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P622 SMA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,854 mi
Last recorded74,854 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 SMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 74,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,484 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 73,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 72,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,869 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,324 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wiper spindle bushes worn

Fail 7 Oct 2020 71,324 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

wiper spindle bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,931 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,172 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,783 miles

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

brakefluid leval getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,638 miles

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

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

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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P622 SMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P622 SMA, 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 P622 SMA registered?

P622 SMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P622 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 SMA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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