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P366 UKV

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,659 mi
Last recorded120,659 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 UKV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,659 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underside corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2014 118,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 116,666 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 116,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,217 miles

slight unbalance rear brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight unbalance rear brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,836 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 107,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 104,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 102,576 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2008 100,252 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear number plate starting to fade

stonechips in zone a of front screen

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2007 97,594 miles

both o/s tyres worn on inside edges close to limit

play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight brake judder rear brakes

wiper motor noisey in operation

Pass 14 Jan 2006 94,108 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

rear number plate starting to fade

slight brake judder front brakes

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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P366 UKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc 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 P366 UKV, 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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P366 UKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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