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P972 APL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,748 mi
Last recorded121,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 APL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,856 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 116,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,174 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 113,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 104,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,825 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 94,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008
Pass 1 Aug 2007 83,940 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 83,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 76,958 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 67,958 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P972 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P972 APL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P972 APL registered?

P972 APL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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