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P319 LYA

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,164 mi
Last recorded193,164 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 LYA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 193,164 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 193,164 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 185,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 176,757 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 176,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 169,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 163,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 159,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 154,161 miles

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 23 Feb 2011 149,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 145,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 140,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in front wiper linkage

Pass 27 Feb 2008 133,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 126,812 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Feb 2007 126,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Feb 2006 119,527 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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P319 LYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P319 LYA, 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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P319 LYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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