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P553 YAP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,610 mi
Last recorded133,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 YAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 133,610 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 133,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 130,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 128,787 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 128,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 126,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 125,421 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,421 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 124,101 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015
Pass 21 Mar 2014 111,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 109,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 87,442 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 79,229 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P553 YAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P553 YAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P553 YAP?

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What year was P553 YAP registered?

P553 YAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P553 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 YAP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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