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P669 BPJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 BPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,201 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,782 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 70,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,052 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,660 miles

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,358 miles

body damage

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,868 miles

O/S headlight protector damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,348 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,127 miles

body damage

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,746 miles

covers fitted to headlights

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,009 miles

windscreen milking up in o/s/f top corner

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,886 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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P669 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P669 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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What year was P669 BPJ registered?

P669 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P669 BPJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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