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P412 YUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,528 mi
Last recorded83,528 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP412 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,528 miles

Emissions not tested co out of limits (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

some damage to n/s front indicator lens

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some general corrosion on underside in keeping with age

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,028 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some general corrosion on underside in keeping with age

surface corrosion on some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,179 miles

corrosion on underside

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2015 80,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

corrosion on underside

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,613 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,613 miles

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,612 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,612 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear cross member getting weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,059 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 and rear no.plates discoloured may become difficult to read

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,377 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 60,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,078 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 57,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 53,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,252 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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P412 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P412 YUF, 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 P412 YUF registered?

P412 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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