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P734 SUU

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,410 mi
Last recorded44,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 SUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,410 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,410 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 43,249 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 43,249 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 41,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,642 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is close to limit and strating to go out of shape on tread also starting to split and crack on outer edge of tread and wall

offside rear tyre tread is cracking on outer edge of tread and outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,609 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has got minor cracks on outer wall (175/70R14)

offside rear tyre has got cracks on outer side wall.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,178 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 32,178 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,780 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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P734 SUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P734 SUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P734 SUU registered?

P734 SUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P734 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P734 SUU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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