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P362 SHX

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 68,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,124 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,306 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,385 miles

offside front tyre perished on outer edge 175/70/r14

rear nearside brake pipe slightly corroded

rear offside brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2009 59,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 59,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to split but do not have excessive movement

Fail 10 Aug 2006 47,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,668 miles

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

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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P362 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P362 SHX, 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 P362 SHX registered?

P362 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P362 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 SHX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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