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P459 FAU

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,062 mi
Last recorded102,062 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,524 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,710 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 93,119 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 90,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,849 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,732 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 73,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 68,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 68,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,766 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 62,766 miles

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

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

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 FAU 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 68.2%.

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 P459 FAU, 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 P459 FAU registered?

P459 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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