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P217 LNV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,782 mi
Last recorded118,782 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 LNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes not fully assesed due to copper grease applied

Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,931 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 113,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 104,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 100,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 96,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,746 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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P217 LNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P217 LNV, 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 P217 LNV registered?

P217 LNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P217 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 LNV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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