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P237 SAH

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,800 mi
Last recorded169,800 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 SAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 169,800 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 at compensator. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension components are corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 169,800 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 at compensator. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear suspension components are corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 169,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 168,064 miles

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

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 164,993 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 159,603 miles

small play in n/s of steering

Fail 6 Mar 2014 159,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

small play in n/s of steering

Fail 11 Mar 2013 150,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 150,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 145,171 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 129,721 miles

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

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

slight play felt in steering rack.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 129,721 miles

slight play felt in steering rack.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 123,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 116,777 miles

o/s wiper blade missing part of screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Feb 2007 109,729 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 109,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,147 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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P237 SAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P237 SAH, 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 P237 SAH registered?

P237 SAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P237 SAH safe to buy?

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