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P255 GCF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,737 mi
Last recorded206,737 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 GCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 206,737 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm limit very low on edges

foot brake travel

front brake hoses perished

front number plate damged

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded advise replace on limit

movement in steering rack

Fail 3 Mar 2016 206,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres 1.6mm limit very low on edges

foot brake travel

front brake hoses perished

front number plate damged

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded advise replace on limit

movement in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2015 195,530 miles

front and rear exhaust has slight leak not excessive

front number plate damaged not to excess

Fail 18 Mar 2015 195,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear exhaust has slight leak not excessive

front number plate damaged not to excess

Pass 6 Mar 2014 182,085 miles

front reg plate damaged & poor, rear brake lines corroded, battery & tray loose, front & rear brakes uneven

Fail 9 Mar 2013 167,652 miles

n/s/f tyre very much on the limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes have slight judder

front number plate damaged

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre very much on the limit

smal chip on windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 9 Mar 2013 167,652 miles

front brakes have slight judder

front number plate damaged

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

n/s/f tyre very much on the limit

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f tyre very much on the limit

smal chip on windscreen in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 153,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front reg plate very poor, wipers poor, rear brake lines very corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 13 Mar 2012 153,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front reg plate very poor, wipers poor, rear brake lines very corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2011 136,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot inspected from inside

Pass 12 Mar 2011 136,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot inspected from inside

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,100 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plte cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2010 120,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plte cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door mirror temporary secured

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,217 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drivers door mirror temporary secured

Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,669 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror slight lose but secure

steering noisey

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,931 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust leaking gases at manifold

nearside worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

offside front wiper arm touching bodywork on 2nd speed

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,688 miles

1) Signs of water leakage near raiator cap

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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P255 GCF 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 61.1%.

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 GCF, 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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P255 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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