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P151 XFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 XFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,535 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,565 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brakes fluctuating and rear brake imbalance high

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,296 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,134 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,455 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,402 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 64,763 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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P151 XFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P151 XFG, 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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What year was P151 XFG registered?

P151 XFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P151 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 XFG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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