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P133 LVU

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,319 mi
Last recorded142,319 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 137,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 132,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 126,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,422 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 116,786 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 112,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 108,397 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 101,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 94,919 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 89,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 74,465 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 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 P133 LVU, 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

How do I check the history of P133 LVU?

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What year was P133 LVU registered?

P133 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P133 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 LVU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P133 LVU have outstanding finance?

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