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P329 NLN

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,220 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine malfunction light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 67,618 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EML on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,162 miles

All suspension components corroded

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 67,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,574 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,122 miles

Front brake disc corrosion

Front brake pipes and flexi brake hoses corroded

Front suspension components and subframe corrosion

Rear brake pipes and flaxi brake hoses corroded

Rear inner sill corrosion

Rear suspension components corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 65,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all front steering and suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all front steering and suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 65,454 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,378 miles

ABS lamp

nearside rear outer sill

offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,234 miles

front brake disc corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,142 miles

nearside rear outer and inner sill corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside rear outer and inner sill corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Possible fault with abs system

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,249 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,559 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,253 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,267 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 53,725 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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P329 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P329 NLN, 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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P329 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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