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L33 GWN

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,439 mi
Last recorded25,439 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 GWN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 25,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 25,195 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,188 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,066 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,394 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,912 miles

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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L33 GWN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L33 GWN, 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 L33 GWN registered?

L33 GWN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L33 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 GWN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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