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P128 SEU

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,167 mi
Last recorded170,167 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 SEU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2020 170,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 161,808 miles

Slight play in n/s/f Wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 155,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 155,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,775 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 149,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 134,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,783 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering rod

steering pump wet

Pass 16 Sep 2010 117,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s steering rod

various rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 117,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in o/s steering rod

various rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2009 113,684 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

front tyres both worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,406 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 106,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 103,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 99,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes cannot be fully checked due to fitted covers

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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P128 SEU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P128 SEU, 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.

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P128 SEU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P128 SEU safe to buy?

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