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P160 BSB

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 BSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 150,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 143,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 135,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 128,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 126,647 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 126,471 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 111,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 104,398 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 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BSB, 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 P160 BSB registered?

P160 BSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P160 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 BSB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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