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P641 UGF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 UGF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,331 miles

Bonnet catch seizing and corroded.

Engine oil leak.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread A small corner section missing. (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 129,331 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System blowing front down pipe/system joint. (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System blowing from pipe just before rear box. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda too high. (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread bald within centre 3/4's. Uniroyal 175/70R14/84T (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet catch seizing and corroded.

Engine oil leak.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread A small corner section missing. (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 125,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 125,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 119,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 119,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 112,809 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 May 2013 112,809 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 107,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,688 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 100,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2010 92,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2009 86,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 May 2009 86,670 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise screen dirty slightly effecting vision

Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,414 miles

Offside Rear 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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P641 UGF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P641 UGF, 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 P641 UGF registered?

P641 UGF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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