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P895 XUP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,400 mi
Last recorded220,400 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP895 XUP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 220,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear brake effort slightly uneven application

slight play in n/s/r suspension drop link

Fail 2 Oct 2009 220,400 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both rear wheels/brakes noisy when spun

n/s headlight lense pin holed

o/s/r light lense cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 215,419 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 215,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 207,570 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease no corrosion visible

Front number plate cracked still readable

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate deteriorated still readable

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 186,496 miles

ABS light lit during test, then went out - brakes may need attention

NS numberplate light flickered after test - may need attention

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Small hole in ns headlight, beam image not affected

Pass 17 Nov 2005 169,892 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 169,892 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear numberplate discoloured but legible

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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P895 XUP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P895 XUP, 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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P895 XUP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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