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P176 NLN

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 90,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,068 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light was on

o/s steering arm fixing has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,689 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,623 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,479 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 56,068 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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P176 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P176 NLN, 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 P176 NLN registered?

P176 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P176 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 NLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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