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P208 SUL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 SUL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres perishing in tread

crack to windscreen not in swept area

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres perishing in tread

crack to windscreen not in swept area

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills

damage to screen

Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills

damage to screen

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar play in link

chip to screen

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch

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

chip to screen

Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON LIMIT

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch

Offside Front BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON LIMIT

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

Offside Rear BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON LIMIT

chip to screen

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,143 miles

nearside front tyre perished and worn low inner edge

offside front tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Feb 2016 100,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,625 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,274 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,384 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,827 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 67,827 miles

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

front wiper linkage worn and blades

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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P208 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P208 SUL, 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 P208 SUL registered?

P208 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P208 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 SUL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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