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P214 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,134 mi
Last recorded116,134 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 116,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 111,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 107,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 93,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 89,889 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 89,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 86,120 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 86,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P214 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P214 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 P214 NLA registered?

P214 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P214 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 NLA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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