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P107 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,791 mi
Last recorded88,791 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,791 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,402 miles

cracks rear tyres

Oil leak

slight movement rear antiroll bar D bushes

slight movement steering arms

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement steering arms

Oil leak

cracks rear tyres

slight movement rear antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,409 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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P107 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P107 NLA, 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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What year was P107 NLA registered?

P107 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P107 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 NLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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