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P448 YUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,736 miles

Nearside Rear LIGHT IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 Jan 2021 108,733 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Additional braking device inoperative COMPENSATOR VALVE (1.5 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear LIGHT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 96,652 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Dec 2019 96,652 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS BROKEN (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS BROKEN (4.5.4 (a))

Front BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,816 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 73,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,062 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 39,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,295 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 37,947 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 37,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 37,456 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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P448 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P448 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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P448 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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