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P241 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,207 mi
Last recorded144,207 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 144,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 133,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 133,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 126,178 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 126,135 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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P241 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P241 NLA, 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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How do I check the history of P241 NLA?

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What year was P241 NLA registered?

P241 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P241 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 NLA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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