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P504 FBC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP504 FBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake disc backplate/dust cover is corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,443 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure- although this is not currently a testable item it is being introduced into the test on 20/03/13

offside front brake disc backplate/dust cover is corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,549 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all suspension components corroded

brake repairs wet no leak found ???

brake service

coil springs corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covering

underside corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all suspension components corroded

brake service

coil springs corroded

inner wheel arches corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covering

underside corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,533 miles

Battery insecure

Both front seat backs slightly loose but locked in upright position

Both front seat belt buckles worn

Both rear anti roll bar linkages have slight play

Brake load valve corroded and stiff

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

Coil springs corroded but complete

Exhaust system corroded and has minor leak

Nearside rear and offside front tyres are perished slightly

Nearside rear shockabsorber damp

Offside front brake slight bind

Rear inner sills corroded

Some components underside corroded (anti roll bar,back plates etc)

Steering rack arms have slight play

Unable asses brake pipes fully due to plastic coat and under tray but are corroded where visible

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,420 miles

ALL FOUR SPRINGS COMPLETE AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 88,420 miles

ALL FOUR SPRINGS COMPLETE AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,912 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,782 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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P504 FBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P504 FBC, 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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P504 FBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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