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P165 ALJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,026 mi
Last recorded83,026 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 ALJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,026 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,292 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,922 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 74,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,736 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,488 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 65,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,581 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,893 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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P165 ALJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P165 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.

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What year was P165 ALJ registered?

P165 ALJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P165 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 ALJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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