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P157 FHC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 FHC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,659 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 11 May 2010 63,116 miles

front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf wiper blade split/smearing recommend replacement

Fail 11 May 2010 63,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front number plate damaged

nsf wiper blade split/smearing recommend replacement

Pass 18 May 2009 60,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 54,136 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2006 52,155 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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P157 FHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 P157 FHC, 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 P157 FHC registered?

P157 FHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P157 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 FHC 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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