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P637 HRC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,979 mi
Last recorded80,979 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 80,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 80,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 79,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

front and rear brake pipes corrosion

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 77,315 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 75,746 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 75,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 74,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,143 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre low tread and poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,654 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 86,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise wheel alignment

brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,915 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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P637 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P637 HRC, 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 P637 HRC?

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What year was P637 HRC registered?

P637 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P637 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P637 HRC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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