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P160 ALJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,793 mi
Last recorded47,793 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 ALJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 45,571 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 40,717 miles

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 6 May 2014 40,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 May 2013 35,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 31,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 31,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,760 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,129 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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P160 ALJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P160 ALJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P160 ALJ registered?

P160 ALJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P160 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 ALJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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