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P673 BPJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,757 mi
Last recorded86,757 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 BPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror can not be adjusted from inside car electronicaly

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 86,757 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror can not be adjusted from inside car electronicaly

Oil leak ()

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,549 miles

N/S door mirror adjuster inop & dose not give view to rear

O/S/F bumper poor fit

O/S/R service brake slightly slow operation

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,549 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on mirror (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S door mirror adjuster inop & dose not give view to rear

O/S/F bumper poor fit

O/S/R service brake slightly slow operation

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

PAS pump damp & fluid on min level

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

both front wipers split

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,288 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

power steering pump damp

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2014 69,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

power steering pump damp

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,434 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 44,434 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,374 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P673 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P673 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 P673 BPJ registered?

P673 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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