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P392 VHR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,341 mi
Last recorded91,341 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 VHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,717 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,706 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 89,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,942 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering arm has slight play.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,942 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering arm has slight play.

coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly corroded.

off side front steering arm has slight play.

rear brake imbalanced 25%

Fail 16 Mar 2015 81,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cluch fluid dirty.

exhaust slightly corroded.

off side front steering arm has slight play.

rear brake imbalanced 25%

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,396 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,965 miles

crack in nearside headlight

staining on nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,967 miles

crack nearside headlight

Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,197 miles

brake fluid level belowe max

crack in offside head light glass

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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P392 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P392 VHR, 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 P392 VHR registered?

P392 VHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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