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P141 JMC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,171 mi
Last recorded183,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 JMC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 183,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 152,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 142,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 131,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,693 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perished around sidewalls

rear number plate slighty defaced around thre letter M

Pass 7 Jan 2010 105,946 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 93,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 93,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,417 miles

both front tyre edges worn

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 62,413 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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P141 JMC 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 90.9%.

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 P141 JMC, 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 P141 JMC registered?

P141 JMC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P141 JMC safe to buy?

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