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P454 YUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,276 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 82,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,781 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 79,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,046 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

has a slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2016 77,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 75,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 74,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 71,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 68,121 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 68,119 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2011 65,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 53,763 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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P454 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P454 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P454 YUF registered?

P454 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P454 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 YUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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