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P459 FAN

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,714 mi
Last recorded153,714 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 FAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 153,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 151,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 149,234 miles

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

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

welded repair covered over and sealed unable to fully assess

Fail 28 Jun 2017 149,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 144,471 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 143,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 139,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 136,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 134,801 miles

ns door mirror damaged

osr tyre side wakk ceacking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 133,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,633 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 130,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 128,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 127,525 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 127,523 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 125,793 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 125,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 124,214 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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P459 FAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P459 FAN, 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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P459 FAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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