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P717 YFR

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,874 mi
Last recorded136,874 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 YFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 136,874 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension corroded

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

under body corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 136,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front and rear suspension corroded

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,719 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight misting of oil under the engine

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,538 miles

exhausat deterioration ,cat joint..

Fail 9 Feb 2015 113,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhausat deterioration ,cat joint..

Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,836 miles

exhaust deterioration..

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,990 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 107,990 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,421 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 103,387 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 97,949 miles

no plates starting to deteriorate..

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,598 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,958 miles

near side rear tyre outer edge below legal requirements of 1.6mm but still two thirds tread

slight damage to front number plate

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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P717 YFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P717 YFR, 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 P717 YFR registered?

P717 YFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P717 YFR safe to buy?

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