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P246 LVU

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,934 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre has small cracks on the outside wall

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,797 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres have small cracks on the outside wall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,059 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,071 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 105,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 99,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 84,194 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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P246 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P246 LVU, 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 P246 LVU registered?

P246 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P246 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 LVU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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