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P794 KSX

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,957 mi
Last recorded154,957 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 KSX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 154,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 152,543 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 152,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 150,152 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 150,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 150,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 144,942 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 144,942 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 139,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 132,711 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 132,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 124,700 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 124,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 118,096 miles

nearside rear seat belt checked to best of ability due to fitment of child restraint seat,centre stop lamp inoperative at time of test

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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P794 KSX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P794 KSX, 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 P794 KSX registered?

P794 KSX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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