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P768 GAL

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,999 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower reaction arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play o/s front inner steering joint

Fail 11 Feb 2020 123,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no rear fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower reaction arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

slight play o/s front inner steering joint

Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

slight play o/s front inner steering joint/rack

Fail 12 Feb 2019 122,930 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner w/arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

slight play o/s front inner steering joint/rack

Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,168 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Slight play in offside rear drop link

Slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,566 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 118,566 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe leaking fluid (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,470 miles

ns mirror danaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,015 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,802 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,770 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,923 miles

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

offside front track rod (inner) bush/joint to rack has slight play with wait on vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear around tank condition borderline

Fail 16 Feb 2010 74,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear around tank condition borderline

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,882 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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P768 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P768 GAL, 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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P768 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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