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P254 TGS

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

199,532 mi
Last recorded199,532 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 TGS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 199,532 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 196,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension component rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2023 196,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

suspension component rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2022 194,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear axel bushes detriorated

suspension component rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2021 192,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 192,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 191,023 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2020 191,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 189,483 miles

Offside Front (inner tie rod has play)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 186,812 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 31 Aug 2017 183,700 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 183,700 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 181,944 miles

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

offside rear lens has slight damage

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 25 Sep 2015 177,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by nearside rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play to offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 24 Sep 2015 177,718 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by nearside rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

slight play to offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Apr 2014 175,236 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 175,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 165,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 166,546 miles

Slight Play On Offside Front Track Rod End

Pass 7 Apr 2011 162,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 150,496 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 140,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 137,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 133,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

battery insecure

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P254 TGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P254 TGS, 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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P254 TGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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