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P457 DFJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

205,718 mi
Last recorded205,718 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 DFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 205,718 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 202,847 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 200,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 198,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 196,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 194,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 191,848 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 188,720 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2015 185,026 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 182,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 180,534 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 177,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 172,827 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 169,916 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

sligh tdamage to nearside rear lamp lens

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 167,238 miles

front brake pads getting down

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

repairs carried out to braking system

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 17 Apr 2008 162,554 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 162,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 157,333 miles

Headlamp offset adjusted.

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 151,125 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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P457 DFJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P457 DFJ, 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 P457 DFJ registered?

P457 DFJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P457 DFJ safe to buy?

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