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P215 LWA

1997 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,915 mi
Last recorded151,915 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 151,915 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

near side rear door difficult to open from outside

Fail 16 Dec 2014 151,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

near side rear door difficult to open from outside

Pass 19 Dec 2013 145,752 miles

off side registration plate bulb is dull

Pass 12 Dec 2012 139,900 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 139,900 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 133,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 126,508 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 120,726 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 120,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 102,965 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 100,934 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 100,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 95,948 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 95,948 miles

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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P215 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P215 LWA, 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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P215 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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