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P168 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

356,037 mi
Last recorded356,037 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 356,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 355,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake imbalance and parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 345,345 miles

N/S/R and O/S/F very corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes front and rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 345,272 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested binding and no change when pressed (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

N/S/R and O/S/F very corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement many bushes front and rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 333,405 miles

High handbrake travel indicating possible repair or adjustment required

Many parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 333,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

High handbrake travel indicating possible repair or adjustment required

Many parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 322,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Many parts of underside and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 310,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable bot drive shafts very loose in diff (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front very corroded and hold at bottom

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 310,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure split brake shoes insecure unable to test (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested back plate (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not lock in (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both front and rear cross members corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable bot drive shafts very loose in diff (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front very corroded and hold at bottom

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 299,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 299,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 287,810 miles

chassis and suspension very corrodied underneath

Fail 31 Oct 2017 287,810 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis and suspension very corrodied underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2016 272,044 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 271,800 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 258,565 miles

Many areas of underbody is corroded but not seriously weakened as yet

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 258,565 miles

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

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

Many areas of underbody is corroded but not seriously weakened as yet

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 244,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 244,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 233,144 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 232,998 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 219,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel vent pipe slightley damp

Pass 15 Oct 2011 205,276 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 192,770 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 192,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 182,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Oct 2008 147,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P168 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P168 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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P168 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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