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P651 GAN

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,567 mi
Last recorded190,567 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 GAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 190,567 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped in zone A

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on outer edges

offside rear brake light lense cracked

rear anti roll bar links and bushes slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2010 190,567 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

front screen is chipped in zone A

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on outer edges

offside rear brake light lense cracked

rear anti roll bar links and bushes slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2009 184,991 miles

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

brake fluid level is just above min mark

nearside front tyre outer edge of tread cut/perishing

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2008 179,326 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 179,326 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 4 Oct 2007 172,852 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls are perishing

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 8 Sep 2006 167,598 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 167,598 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 160,669 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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P651 GAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P651 GAN, 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 P651 GAN registered?

P651 GAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P651 GAN safe to buy?

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