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P962 PYY

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,385 mi
Last recorded154,385 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 PYY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2008 154,385 miles

damage to front number plate

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 140,607 miles

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

front number plate cracked

radiator core corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 131,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

rattle at exhaust front pipe

Pass 7 Jul 2005 118,875 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Exhaust cat converter rattling

Front number plate cracked

Front screen chipped and sticker remains on nearside

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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P962 PYY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P962 PYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P962 PYY registered?

P962 PYY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P962 PYY safe to buy?

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