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P43 MKO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,187 mi
Last recorded89,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 MKO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking on inside edge.

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on inside edge.

engine light on.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,744 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

both front tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewall.

engine mangement light on.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,171 miles

Engine mangment light on.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,171 miles

Engine mangment light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,190 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight miss fire on idle

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,986 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres 3,mm on outer edge of tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,763 miles

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

OSF wiper smearing slightly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2008 51,763 miles

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

OSF wiper smearing slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 May 2007 48,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,932 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 MKO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MKO, 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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P43 MKO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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