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P36 HCF

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,311 mi
Last recorded187,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 187,311 miles

Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated,but not excessive at test.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 178,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 167,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 161,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 156,707 miles

1)Front tyres wear inner edge.(2)Nearside front wheel slight buckle inner rim.(3)Fuel filler neck pipes corroded poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 156,704 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside marked in yellow going to front and side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

1)Front tyres wear inner edge.(2)Nearside front wheel slight buckle inner rim.(3)Fuel filler neck pipes corroded poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,040 miles

Offside track rod has slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2016 148,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside track rod has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2015 141,717 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 141,717 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 135,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 135,195 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,283 miles

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links and 'D' bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,018 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 114,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 114,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 105,063 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 94,503 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 94,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,334 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 80,289 miles

Offside 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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P36 HCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P36 HCF, 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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P36 HCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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