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P120 FJF

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 FJF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 98,095 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 97,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 97,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replacement (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,753 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 80,223 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P120 FJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P120 FJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P120 FJF registered?

P120 FJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P120 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 FJF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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