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P512 MBU

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,927 miles

corrosion started in brake pipes around rear compensator

corrosion starting on front brake pipes

n/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge of tread [185/65/14h]

slight judder on o/s/r brake

slight wear on rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2012 108,783 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes around rear brake compensator started to corrode

corrosion starting in both front brake pipes

n/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge [185/65/14h]

slight judder on o/s/r brake

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,447 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of stepped tread [185/65/14h]

possible wear at wiper motor?

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link rods + mounting bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,414 miles

o/s/f wiper split on end

slight play in both front wiper arms

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,809 miles

n/s + o/s/r anti-roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,416 miles

alternator belt starting to fray

n/s/r tyre waring on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,720 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/65/14h

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight grabbing on o/s/r brake

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,054 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

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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P512 MBU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P512 MBU, 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 P512 MBU registered?

P512 MBU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P512 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 MBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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