MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid level low
Catalytic convertor rubber mount worn
Engine oil leak
Front screen scratched
Nearside front suspension top mounting slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front steering arm slight play
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake fluid level low
Catalytic convertor rubber mount worn
Engine oil leak
Front screen scratched
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front suspension top mounting slight play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front steering arm slight play
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Brake fluid low
Nearside front slight wheel bearing noise
Offside front steering rack play
Rear number plate water marked
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid low
Nearside front slight wheel bearing noise
Offside front steering rack play
Rear number plate water marked
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P552 RPU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P552 RPU, 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 P552 RPU registered?
P552 RPU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 July 1997.
Is P552 RPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P552 RPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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