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P522 YGF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,891 mi
Last recorded102,891 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 YGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,891 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 102,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,690 miles

Oil leak

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,684 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

near side rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 May 2008 91,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 81,051 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play in nearside rear antiroll bar linkpin

Fail 7 Dec 2006 81,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

offside front trye bald on inner edge

play in nearside rear antiroll bar linkpin

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P522 YGF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P522 YGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P522 YGF registered?

P522 YGF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P522 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 YGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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