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P231 XAA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,731 mi
Last recorded75,731 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 XAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,731 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear bumper insecure

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

front and rear wheels cups fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,589 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s/f wheel cup missing

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perised

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,428 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,912 miles

slight play nearside steering rack.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 67,910 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play nearside steering rack.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 64,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 64,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 59,938 miles

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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P231 XAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P231 XAA, 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 P231 XAA registered?

P231 XAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P231 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P231 XAA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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