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P643 YAP

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,505 mi
Last recorded102,505 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 YAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges and perished sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and perished outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres worn on 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,530 miles

Front & Rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2015 92,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & Rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil cooler in front of radiator leaking oil

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil cooler in front of radiator leaking oil

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,640 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,635 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,609 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,394 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front number plate poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,760 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing on edges

front number plate poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,322 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,204 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2007 65,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front number plate poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,869 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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P643 YAP 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 76.5%.

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 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 P643 YAP, 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 P643 YAP registered?

P643 YAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P643 YAP safe to buy?

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