MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
slight play nearside steering rack.
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.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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