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P902 YCG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,975 mi
Last recorded125,975 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 YCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,975 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 121,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 111,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 101,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,848 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,153 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 73,151 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,433 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,433 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 46,969 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P902 YCG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P902 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P902 YCG registered?

P902 YCG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P902 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P902 YCG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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