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P358 SBD

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 SBD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,138 miles

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

offside rear arch rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2016 118,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear arch rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 117,317 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 185/65/14

offside sill & rear arch rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,484 miles

offside rear arch rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 115,687 miles

wiper rack worn

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,687 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

wiper rack worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 114,869 miles

OFFSIDE SILL RUSTY

Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,151 miles

O/S SILL RUSTY

Pass 20 Apr 2010 113,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,874 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 112,874 miles

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

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

O/S SILL RUSTY

Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,186 miles

OFFSIDE SILL RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 26 Mar 2007 111,140 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 100,650 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 100,650 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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P358 SBD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P358 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

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What year was P358 SBD registered?

P358 SBD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P358 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 SBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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