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P219 NLM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,987 mi
Last recorded143,987 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 NLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 143,987 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 143,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 139,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 131,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 123,791 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 121,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,881 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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P219 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P219 NLM, 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 P219 NLM registered?

P219 NLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P219 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 NLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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