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P322 LWE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,846 mi
Last recorded92,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 LWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 92,846 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,317 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 92,317 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system main line (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,594 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,833 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,776 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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P322 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P322 LWE, 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 P322 LWE registered?

P322 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P322 LWE safe to buy?

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