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P525 EUJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 EUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,968 miles

Exhaust system is corroding

Front coil springs are corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,474 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,261 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2013 68,248 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,632 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2012 67,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,879 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure appears low

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 54,005 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 54,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,977 miles

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

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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P525 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P525 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 P525 EUJ registered?

P525 EUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P525 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 EUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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