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P718 GJM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 GJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2017 118,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 117,105 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 117,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 114,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2014 111,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 108,602 miles

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

wiper box's worn

Fail 15 May 2013 108,586 miles

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

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

wiper box's worn

Pass 9 May 2012 104,023 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,120 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 99,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 95,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,353 miles

slight deterioration rear brake pipes.

Pass 7 May 2008 89,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 89,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 82,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,408 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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P718 GJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P718 GJM, 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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P718 GJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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