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P191 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,773 mi
Last recorded99,773 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 96,622 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 94,026 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,609 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 87,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 83,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 79,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,676 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 74,676 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 68,659 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,468 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 56,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P191 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P191 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 P191 NLA registered?

P191 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P191 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 NLA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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