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P773 SRP

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,008 mi
Last recorded165,008 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 SRP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 165,008 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 165,008 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 155,627 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 155,627 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 147,161 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 147,161 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 139,740 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 132,000 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 132,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 122,747 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 122,747 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 112,456 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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P773 SRP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P773 SRP, 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 P773 SRP registered?

P773 SRP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P773 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P773 SRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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