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P675 BPJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 BPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

fuel fill pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear axel beam showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,249 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% fronts (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

fuel fill pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear axel beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

metal fuel fill pipe showing signs of corrosion

metal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

metal fuel fill pipe showing signs of corrosion

metal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,117 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s lower wishbone arms showing signs of corrosion

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s lower wishbone arms showing signs of corrosion

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,664 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s+n/s front lower wish bone arms showing signs of corrosion

o/s+n/s rear tyres wearing on edges low at 3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,334 miles

dust cover is starting to split on the nearside anti roll bar drop link

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

offside front metal brake pipe is showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 83,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

front part of the front to rear brake pipe is showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

n/s handbrake cable is insecure

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 83,588 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

front part of the front to rear brake pipe is showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

n/s handbrake cable is insecure

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,794 miles

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe is showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2012 81,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe is showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,632 miles

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,553 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear washers not working

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 67,983 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiperblade split

Fail 28 Jun 2007 63,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiperblade split

Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,620 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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P675 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P675 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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P675 BPJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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