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P912 BSA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 BSA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 110,296 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filler pipes badly corodded,

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,531 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S wiper spindle worn.

Radiator in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded (advise)

fuel filler pipes becoming corroded (advise)

radiator becoming deteriorated (advise)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded (advise)

fuel filler pipes becoming corroded (advise)

radiator becoming deteriorated (advise)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,863 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 68,086 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 68,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2005 68,084 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P912 BSA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P912 BSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P912 BSA registered?

P912 BSA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P912 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P912 BSA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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