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P217 LWA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,817 mi
Last recorded72,817 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,817 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,445 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,445 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,240 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,758 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 65,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,073 miles

front tyres near limit

n/s/r roll bar link worn

Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,676 miles

front tyres getting down

rear brakes becoming uneven

rear roll bar n/s link ball joint worn / will not last long

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,141 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2006 55,892 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 55,890 miles

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

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 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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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What year was P217 LWA registered?

P217 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P217 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 LWA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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