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P133 JDC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,605 mi
Last recorded90,605 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 JDC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,605 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 886,600 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,906 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 78,671 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,723 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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P133 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 P133 JDC, 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 P133 JDC registered?

P133 JDC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P133 JDC safe to buy?

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