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P510 EUJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,261 mi
Last recorded106,261 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 EUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,261 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rears back end (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear valve to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,556 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 95,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,081 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,802 miles

advise o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,035 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,035 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,126 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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P510 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P510 EUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P510 EUJ registered?

P510 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P510 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 EUJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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