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P772 XCG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,412 mi
Last recorded162,412 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 XCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 162,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jun 2012 155,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in wiper linkage

small cuts in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 148,055 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 142,306 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 137,094 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 129,587 miles

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 129,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 122,937 miles

Offside rear quarter panel damaged.

Offside rear shock absorber damp.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight play in steering rack.

Sump in very rusty condition.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 108,079 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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P772 XCG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P772 XCG, 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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What year was P772 XCG registered?

P772 XCG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P772 XCG safe to buy?

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