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P375 SHX

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,363 mi
Last recorded69,363 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP375 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,363 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front drive shaft leaking from gearbox slightly

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front drive shaft leaking from gearbox slightly

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,430 miles

front wipers not very good

near side front tyre heavily cracked on side wall 185/6514t

off side rear fog light lens cracked

oil on engine

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2013 63,430 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front wipers not very good

near side front tyre heavily cracked on side wall 185/6514t

off side rear fog light lens cracked

oil on engine

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,358 miles

front wipers not very good

oil on engine

rear number plate water damaged

some play in near side steering arm

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,358 miles

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

front wipers not very good

oil on engine

rear number plate water damaged

some play in near side steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,381 miles

both front tyres on 2mm 185/6514h

front wipers not very good

some play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,570 miles

child seat fitted to rear

chips to screen

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear wiper worn

tear in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,572 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,566 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,298 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

damage on vehicle

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,138 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,656 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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P375 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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.

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What year was P375 SHX registered?

P375 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P375 SHX safe to buy?

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