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P258 ERC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,543 mi
Last recorded65,543 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 ERC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 12 Jan 2012 64,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 20 Jan 2011 63,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 62,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,800 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,228 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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P258 ERC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P258 ERC, 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 P258 ERC registered?

P258 ERC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P258 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 ERC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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