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P835 RKX

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,256 mi
Last recorded141,256 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 RKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 141,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 x nails in ()

Oil leak ()

both front suspension top mounts are worn

both front tyres are worn

emissions were slow to respond

exhaust system is very corroded and should be replaced

front offside brake flexible attatchment will need attention

front offside indicator lense is damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2016 141,526 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 x nails in ()

Oil leak ()

both front suspension top mounts are worn

both front tyres are worn

emissions were slow to respond

exhaust system is very corroded and should be replaced

front offside brake flexible attatchment will need attention

front offside indicator lense is damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2015 135,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 135,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

engine oil leak

rear no plate will require attention soon

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front ball joints slightly worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s ball pin worn

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,230 miles

both front ball joints slightly worn

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s ball pin worn

rear silencer corroded

slight oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,121 miles

Clutch peddle high

Drivers seat belt stalk will soon need attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,392 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 117,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,426 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

rear number plate will soon need attention

windscreen will soon need attention

Fail 7 Jun 2011 110,366 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

rear number plate will soon need attention

windscreen will soon need attention

Pass 26 May 2010 105,718 miles

bonnet catch will soon need attention

both rear tyres have nail in

engine light is on

rear nearside tyre is slightly deformed

rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 26 May 2010 105,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet catch will soon need attention

both rear tyres have nail in

engine light is on

rear nearside tyre is slightly deformed

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,571 miles

both rear tyres have nails in

engine light is on

Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have nails in

engine light is on

Pass 27 May 2008 95,292 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 95,120 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 89,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,287 miles

engine management light is on

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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P835 RKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P835 RKX, 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 P835 RKX registered?

P835 RKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P835 RKX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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