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P648 BPJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 BPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 130,965 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 124,106 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 123,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 119,566 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit.

wiper linkeage slightly loose.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 119,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit.

wiper linkeage slightly loose.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 114,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 102,401 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 102,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

O/S/R TYRE AT 2.0mm....

coolant expansion tank holed..radiator in poor condition..slight play in rear inner roll bar bushs..outter edge wear on front tyres..

corrosion around rear brake pipes..n/s/f lower arm bush splitting..old oil around p.a.s.pump..slight fluxuation from rear brakes..

Pass 23 Jan 2007 91,536 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 91,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

ADVICE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE/SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING PUMP/NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 16 Jan 2006 85,835 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight leak from pas pump

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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P648 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P648 BPJ, 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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P648 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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