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P668 FAU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,945 mi
Last recorded55,945 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 55,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,480 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 54,480 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 50,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,827 miles

petrol flap held on with tape

Pass 9 Dec 2016 38,924 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,376 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,963 miles

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

Rear tyres perished with minor cracks

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 29,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,081 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,570 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 21,570 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,215 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,666 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,713 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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P668 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P668 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P668 FAU registered?

P668 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P668 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P668 FAU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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