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P416 YUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,200 mi
Last recorded159,200 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 159,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 155,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Sep 2014 145,555 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 140,884 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 136,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 132,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

engine miss fire

Fail 3 Oct 2011 132,741 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

engine miss fire

Pass 15 Sep 2010 126,244 miles

exhaust rattle

play/movement in the n/s/f wheel bearing

rear number plate delaminating

vehicle only just met the emissions limits

wiper blades could do with replacing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,364 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,600 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 115,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,898 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 109,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,566 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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P416 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P416 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 P416 YUF registered?

P416 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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