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P634 FAU

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,042 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,329 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,359 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 61,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,214 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,012 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,566 miles

could do with pair of wiper blades

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,571 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 52,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,299 miles

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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P634 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P634 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P634 FAU?

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What year was P634 FAU registered?

P634 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P634 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P634 FAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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