MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P255 FJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P255 FJF, 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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How do I check the history of P255 FJF?
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What year was P255 FJF registered?
P255 FJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 February 1997.
Is P255 FJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P255 FJF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P255 FJF have outstanding finance?
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