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P710 FRC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,510 mi
Last recorded70,510 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,510 miles

NSR fuel filler cap cover is missing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall.

Rear body has damage.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear body has damage.

NSR fuel filler cap cover is missing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

dampness on nearside rear backplate

front number plate damaged but legible

fuel flap missing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,519 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on brake pipes

dampness on nearside rear backplate

front number plate damaged but legible

fuel flap missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,042 miles

damage to front number plate

fuel flap missing

sligth cut on offside front tyre sidewall

sligth play in steering

sligth play on nearside front hub

Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel flap missing

play in steering

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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P710 FRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P710 FRC, 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 P710 FRC registered?

P710 FRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P710 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P710 FRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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