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P585 YAP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 YAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 103,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,953 miles

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

the rear brake pipes are slightley corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,628 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,628 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,655 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,762 miles

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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P585 YAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P585 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.

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What year was P585 YAP registered?

P585 YAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P585 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 YAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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