1997 Toyota Carina 2.0L Petrol · P956 APL
1997 Toyota Carina (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 156,400 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2011.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P956 APL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2010
- 156,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P956 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (P956 APL) between September 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P956 APL Mileage History
- 04/09/2006119,022 mi
- 04/09/2006119,022 mi
- 01/10/2007131,040 mi+12,018 mi
- 03/10/2008141,035 mi+9,995 mi
- 08/10/2008141,060 mi+25 mi
- 14/09/2009151,050 mi+9,990 mi
- 06/10/2010156,400 mi+5,350 mi
- 08/10/2010156,400 mi
Average of roughly 9,131 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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