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P196 YUA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,767 mi
Last recorded131,767 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 YUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,176 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 131,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,176 miles

both front tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 24 Apr 2014 129,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,229 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,587 miles

engine man light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,988 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 127,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,387 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 127,387 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 125,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 125,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,514 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 125,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,924 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 124,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 123,509 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 123,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 119,623 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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P196 YUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P196 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 P196 YUA registered?

P196 YUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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