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P342 BDD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 BDD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 101,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,311 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 93,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both front tyres slightly perished in tread

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise nearside headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted may need bulb replacement soon

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

advise slight marks on windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,585 miles

slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,185 miles

advise offside rear tyre sidewall starting too crack and perish

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

advise slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,543 miles

slight play offside end of steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise slight play in end of steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P342 BDD 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 91.7%.

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 P342 BDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P342 BDD registered?

P342 BDD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P342 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 BDD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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