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P241 VYJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,026 mi
Last recorded108,026 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush(s) foremost & rearmost nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to lower wheel arch join nearing excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (D) bush nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant header tank empty

fuel cap seal deteriorated

power steering drive belt very poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2018 108,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush(s) foremost & rearmost nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to lower wheel arch join nearing excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (D) bush nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant header tank empty

fuel cap seal deteriorated

power steering drive belt very poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,456 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,621 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,311 miles

Both steering rack inner ball joints have play

Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,311 miles

Both steering rack inner ball joints have play

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 86,573 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,573 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

o/s/r brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,911 miles

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

o/s/r brake pipe slighty corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,521 miles

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner rack ball joints have slight play

o/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,974 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,576 miles

Both wipers are hitting the bottom of the windscreen and split but clear the screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,894 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 62,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,463 miles

slight play to offside of steering rack

washers weak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,420 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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P241 VYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P241 VYJ, 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 P241 VYJ registered?

P241 VYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P241 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 VYJ shows 21 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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