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P164 NWE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,178 mi
Last recorded24,178 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 NWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,178 miles

LIGHTER BLUE SMOKE DETECTED DURING EMISSION.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ASDVISED.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 274,176 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 271,862 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 271,849 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 262,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 258,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 244,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 244,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 232,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 219,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 219,551 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 202,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 184,042 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 163,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 144,517 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 144,243 miles

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

steering rack has play.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 126,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 106,325 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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P164 NWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P164 NWE, 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 P164 NWE registered?

P164 NWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P164 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 NWE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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