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P375 OAR

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,115 mi
Last recorded157,115 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 OAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 157,115 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroded, advise clean & grease.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 157,115 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded, advise clean & grease.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 151,230 miles

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

Under body corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 146,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

eml light on

Fail 25 Feb 2014 146,292 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 141,092 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (some sections not visible)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 135,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,322 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer deteriating

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer deteriating

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Feb 2010 124,038 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,576 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 93,036 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded & leaking

Fail 3 Feb 2006 93,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded & leaking

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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P375 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 P375 OAR, 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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P375 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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