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P163 CTA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,557 mi
Last recorded101,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 CTA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,557 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 94,516 miles

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

Centre exhaust has a slight blow

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has scratches in it from wipers

Pass 9 May 2013 85,957 miles

windscreen has slight scratches

Fail 7 May 2013 85,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 10 May 2012 76,326 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2010 72,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 69,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 64,928 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,315 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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P163 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P163 CTA, 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 P163 CTA registered?

P163 CTA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P163 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 CTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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