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P406 AUM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,633 mi
Last recorded121,633 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 AUM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,633 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 121,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2008 120,200 miles

ABS LIGHT SEQUENCE CORRECT AT TIME OF TEST

EMISSIONS FLUCTUATED BUT MET LIMITS

ENGINE MISFIRE

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARING TO DETERIORATE

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/METAL BRAKE PIPES

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

Pass 14 Dec 2008 120,200 miles

ABS LIGHT SEQUENCE CORRECT AT TIME OF TEST

EMISSIONS FLUCTUATED BUT MET LIMITS

ENGINE MISFIRE

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARING TO DETERIORATE

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS/METAL BRAKE PIPES

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 118,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 110,292 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 110,292 miles

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

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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P406 AUM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P406 AUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P406 AUM registered?

P406 AUM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P406 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 AUM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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