MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in both rack arms
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in both rack arms
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear tyres rubber deteriating †centre exhaust section internals rattling
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 DDF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P171 DDF, 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 P171 DDF registered?
P171 DDF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1997.
Is P171 DDF safe to buy?
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