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P735 MOJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 MOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,975 miles

Engine light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

NSR wheel partially siezed

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

Play in inner steering joints

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

Pass 6 May 2014 85,426 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 109,687 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 107,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 105,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear fuelpipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear fuelpipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 102,284 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2009 100,465 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 100,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 99,017 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 99,017 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 95,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 89,592 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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P735 MOJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P735 MOJ, 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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P735 MOJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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