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P166 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,318 mi
Last recorded147,318 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 147,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 143,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 140,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 137,464 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 137,442 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 133,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 126,529 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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P166 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P166 NLA, 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 P166 NLA registered?

P166 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P166 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 NLA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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