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P351 SBD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,728 mi
Last recorded180,728 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 SBD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2005 180,728 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 180,728 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

near side rear inner lamp taped

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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P351 SBD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P351 SBD, 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

How do I check the history of P351 SBD?

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What year was P351 SBD registered?

P351 SBD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P351 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 SBD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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