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P321 SNG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 SNG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 140,161 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding in rear wheel arches

corrosion in both rear sill ends

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to brake pipes in plastic clips at rear of floor pan

light misting of oil from o/s/f shock

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Apr 2012 135,431 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack / track rod ends

Fail 11 Apr 2011 129,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 129,686 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,000 miles

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 12 Apr 2010 117,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,623 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 103,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,140 miles

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

o/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,653 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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P321 SNG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P321 SNG, 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 P321 SNG registered?

P321 SNG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P321 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 SNG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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