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P531 YAA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,186 mi
Last recorded65,186 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 YAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,672 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,731 miles

engine management lamp is on †

oil leak from rocker cover gasket †oil leak from auto box sump

Fail 25 Apr 2006 62,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

engine management lamp is on †

oil leak from rocker cover gasket †oil leak from auto box sump

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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P531 YAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P531 YAA, 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 P531 YAA registered?

P531 YAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P531 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P531 YAA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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