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P42 FVN

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,393 mi
Last recorded137,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 FVN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,393 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

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

brake pipes greased

emi light on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 137,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner track rod slight play

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

brake pipes greased

emi light on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,864 miles

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

excessive play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 136,617 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on.

excessive play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 125,122 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 125,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,913 miles

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

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

o/s inner track rod slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,583 miles

chip in screen out of swept area

play in stearing rack

rust on brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,206 miles

chip in windscreen out of swept area

play in stearing rack

rust on brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen out of swept area

play in stearing rack

rust on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,250 miles

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

play in stearing rack

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,363 miles

rust on mainthrough brake pipes

slight play in offside stearing rack

slight unbalance on rear brakes (nearside lower)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,395 miles

rust on mainthrough brake pipes

slight play in offside rear auntiroll bar link end

slight play in offside stearing rack

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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P42 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P42 FVN, 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 P42 FVN registered?

P42 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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