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P43 FJH

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,070 mi
Last recorded165,070 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 FJH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 165,070 miles

Brake pipes corroded needs attantion

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 159,715 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 156,301 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 150,562 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 150,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 134,942 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 134,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 123,496 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 113,445 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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P43 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P43 FJH, 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 P43 FJH registered?

P43 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P43 FJH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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