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P728 HRC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,215 mi
Last recorded100,215 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,215 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,316 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,376 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,324 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 96,339 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 90,198 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 90,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,610 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 88,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 84,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 81,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 79,729 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 79,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P728 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P728 HRC, 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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P728 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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