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P850 FNR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,209 mi
Last recorded160,209 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 FNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 160,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general crrotin under the car

Pass 28 Aug 2014 160,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general crrotin under the car

Pass 20 Aug 2013 156,101 miles

nsr sill very weak, closing panles corroded, osf ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2012 153,056 miles

rear chassi corroded sills corroded facing panels corroded rear brakes slightly uneven tested in wet o/s/f ball joint slight play o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2012 153,056 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear chassis ,sills facing panles corroded

tested wet, rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 13 Aug 2011 150,390 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 150,390 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 146,996 miles

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

adv light corrosion on under body and suspension units

Pass 28 Aug 2009 143,697 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 143,697 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 139,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv light corrosion on under body

Pass 28 Aug 2007 133,566 miles

adv light corrosion on rear brake pipes †adv slight lift in lower ball joints †adv slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 127,261 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 127,259 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 126,070 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 126,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades juddering

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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P850 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P850 FNR, 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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P850 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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