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P27 LTW

1997 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

263,329 mi
Last recorded263,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 LTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 263,329 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front wing, covered with tape

free play in offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint but not considered excessive

offside door mirror damaged but view to rear not seriously impaired

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2007 259,664 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 259,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

acciddent damaged n/s/f door and o/s/f wing

Pass 20 Jan 2006 250,673 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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P27 LTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P27 LTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P27 LTW registered?

P27 LTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P27 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P27 LTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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