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P757 UMR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

181,782 mi
Last recorded181,782 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 UMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 181,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 181,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipe slightly coroaded.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 174,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre has cracks inbetween treads

Fail 25 Jun 2010 174,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre has cracks inbetween treads

Pass 26 Jun 2009 164,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 164,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 154,647 miles

rear brake pipes surface rust

Fail 27 Jun 2008 154,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2007 145,047 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 145,047 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 134,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 124,663 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 124,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P757 UMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P757 UMR, 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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P757 UMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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