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P138 KOX

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 KOX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 95,663 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 95,653 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component insecure pump bolt loose and coming out (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s 94 o/s237 60% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 94,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2017 90,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 86,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 84,201 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 80,746 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2013 77,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,811 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 67,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,551 miles

thorn in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,745 miles

front disc's and pads slighly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,842 miles

correct number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,539 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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P138 KOX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P138 KOX, 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 P138 KOX registered?

P138 KOX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P138 KOX safe to buy?

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