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P20 JAH

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,873 mi
Last recorded110,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 JAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 110,873 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,395 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of front foglights (not working) .

condition of nearside front headlight .

Fail 6 May 2014 108,389 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

condition of offside front foglight .

Fail 8 May 2013 104,657 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 104,657 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2012 99,127 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 92,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 88,648 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condition of front wiper blades .

Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

condition of fuel filler pipes (rusty) .

Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

condition of fuel filler pipes (rusty) .

Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,229 miles

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

condition of front steering rack (slight play) .

Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,229 miles

condition of front steering rack (slight play) .

Pass 12 Feb 2007 72,708 miles

condition of offside rear light lense.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,825 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 63,790 miles

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

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

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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P20 JAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P20 JAH, 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 P20 JAH registered?

P20 JAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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