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P230 XAA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 XAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 134,106 miles

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge (2mm)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Mar 2011 130,493 miles

O/S/R tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2010 121,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

eml light on

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,403 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 103,177 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 103,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,090 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 78,742 miles

Engine management light on

Radiator getting weak but not leaking

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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P230 XAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc 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 P230 XAA, 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 P230 XAA registered?

P230 XAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P230 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 XAA 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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