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P647 HRC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,778 miles

HOLE in n/s headlamp

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,715 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

HOLE in n/s headlamp

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working but can't see if it is connected

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 68,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,806 miles

nearside front headlamp lens holed/beam and light output ok

Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front headlamp lens holed/beam and light output ok

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,851 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside headlamp hole in lens

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 61,394 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2007 50,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 44,850 miles

hole in near side headlamp .number plates in poor condion

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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P647 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P647 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.

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What year was P647 HRC registered?

P647 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P647 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P647 HRC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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