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P458 YTN

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,713 mi
Last recorded147,713 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 YTN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 147,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 133,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 127,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 119,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 108,240 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 108,240 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 101,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 101,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2006 94,050 miles

brake pipes on front and into pressure limiting valve corroded and covered in heavy grease

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake pipes corroded and heavily greased

offside rear outer sill corroded

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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P458 YTN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P458 YTN, 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 P458 YTN registered?

P458 YTN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P458 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 YTN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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