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P820 YGC

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,470 mi
Last recorded119,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 YGC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,397 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2010 110,486 miles

steering rack has slight play.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 110,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level between maximum and minimum.

steering rack has slight play.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,138 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 100,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack has slight play in both end joints but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,429 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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P820 YGC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P820 YGC, 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 P820 YGC registered?

P820 YGC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P820 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 YGC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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