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P174 ODT

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 ODT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 124,092 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 124,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area + back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner + outer sills + inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner + outer sills + inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,539 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,372 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 102,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 98,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 98,741 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,909 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 94,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,971 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 79,006 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 79,006 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Nov 2006 73,052 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 68,846 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 68,846 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P174 ODT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P174 ODT, 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 P174 ODT registered?

P174 ODT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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