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P801 BSB

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 BSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 111,036 miles

exhaust rear pipe is corroding

o/s/f door mirror is cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2013 110,689 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f door mirror is cracked

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge,and tread is low.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,878 miles

o/s/f door mirror is cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f door mirror is cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,814 miles

o/s/f door mirror is cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror is cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,991 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre valves are splitting

drivers door mirror is cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror is cracked

exhaust back box has slight blow

exhaust cat is badly corroded at the flanges

rear wiper blade is insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2008 94,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror is cracked

exhaust back box has slight blow

exhaust cat is badly corroded at the flanges

rear wiper blade is insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,387 miles

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2007 92,387 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 90,279 miles

BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SADDLE BUSHES ARE WORN WITH A VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY WORN

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR NEARSIDE WEBBING NOT FULLY CHECKED

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ,2MM 3MM 4MM ALSO FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW 3MM 2MM 3MM

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRIOR GLASS CRACKED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR ARE CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT OFFSIDE CHASSIE LEG

STRONG ADVISE CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT ADJUSTER ON WEBBING LOOSE

Fail 9 Oct 2006 90,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW AND UN-EVENLY WORN ON TREAD . 2MM 3MM 4MM.

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE ON TREAD WEAR MARKERS .3MM 2MM 3MM

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRIOR GLASS IS CRACKED

SLIGHT CORROSION STARTING ON FRONT OFFSIDE CHASSIE LEG

STRONG ADVISE . CENTRE SEAT BELT MANUAL ADJUST ON WEBBING VERY LOOSE

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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P801 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P801 BSB, 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 P801 BSB registered?

P801 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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