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P647 HTV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 HTV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,795 miles

Body work damage

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Dec 2013 63,762 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Body work damage

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Dec 2012 61,340 miles

Brake fluid near to minimum level (Advise brake inspection with wheels removed)

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

OSR brake binding slightly

Water in both rear fog lamps

Pass 24 Dec 2011 59,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 59,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 55,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,522 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,802 miles

Damage to o/s/r quater

Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,328 miles

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,321 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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P647 HTV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P647 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

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

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