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P193 YUA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

287,470 mi
Last recorded287,470 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 YUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 287,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 275,956 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 275,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 269,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 269,842 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 258,680 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 258,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 251,153 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 242,459 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 242,459 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 232,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 232,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 214,148 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 214,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 196,898 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 196,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 189,653 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 182,804 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 161,662 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P193 YUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P193 YUA, 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 P193 YUA registered?

P193 YUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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