MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
spare tyre flat
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake adjusted low
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P259 MKK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P259 MKK, 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 P259 MKK registered?
P259 MKK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is P259 MKK safe to buy?
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