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P618 MNA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,308 mi
Last recorded115,308 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 MNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 115,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

fuel filler pipes very corroded

rear shocks getting weak

slight play in nearside inner track rod

slight play in nearside rear anti rollbar saddle bush

Pass 15 Jun 2009 114,387 miles

light under body corrosion....

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged...

o/s/f brake pipe corroding....

windscreen damage in zone A not yet excessive....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Fail 9 Jun 2009 114,378 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

light under body corrosion....

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged...

o/s/f brake pipe corroding....

windscreen damage in zone A not yet excessive....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Pass 6 Jun 2008 112,902 miles

front brake imbalance on max 25%.....

o/s wiper blade smears...

o/s/f shock absorber leaking....

rear brake compensator corroded....

rear wiper blade split....

windscreen damage not yet excessive....

Pass 4 Jun 2007 111,196 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding...

o/s/f shock absorber leaking....

rattle from cat.....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 1 Jun 2006 108,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

o/s/f brake pipe corroding.

o/s/f shock absorber weeping.

rattle from cat.

slight play in n/s & o/s/f wheel bearings

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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P618 MNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P618 MNA, 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 P618 MNA registered?

P618 MNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P618 MNA safe to buy?

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