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P23 TTU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,653 mi
Last recorded111,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 TTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 109,426 miles

Front number plate damaged on corner

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,557 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,791 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 100,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 42,730 miles

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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P23 TTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P23 TTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P23 TTU registered?

P23 TTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P23 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 TTU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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