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P212 SUL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,185 mi
Last recorded82,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 SUL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,185 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,875 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,960 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,738 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,017 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 65,546 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,544 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,501 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 64,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,770 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERD IN GRASE

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

Rear 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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P212 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 P212 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 P212 SUL registered?

P212 SUL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P212 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 SUL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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