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P139 NLN

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,824 miles

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

rear brake compensator starting to corrode

small stone chips to w/screen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,937 miles

rear brake compensator starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from front

various oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,799 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 82,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 81,025 miles

Oil leak

o/s/rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,302 miles

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P139 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P139 NLN, 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 P139 NLN registered?

P139 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P139 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 NLN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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