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P121 KOP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,244 mi
Last recorded82,244 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 KOP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,244 miles

unable to carry out full metal brake pipe inspections due to plastic protectors

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,936 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,887 miles

heavy secondary tread wear on offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,299 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,081 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 56,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P121 KOP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P121 KOP, 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 P121 KOP registered?

P121 KOP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P121 KOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 KOP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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