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P136 OFA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,203 mi
Last recorded34,203 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 OFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,203 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,185 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,610 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 28,610 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,523 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,514 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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P136 OFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc 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 P136 OFA, 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 P136 OFA registered?

P136 OFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P136 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 OFA 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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