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P344 OHJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,771 mi
Last recorded144,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 OHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaut croaded

Fail 23 May 2016 144,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper slightly split

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 139,075 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 139,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2014 130,158 miles

rear tyres have low tred

Pass 21 May 2013 124,282 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 124,282 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 117,545 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Radiator is in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,529 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 110,070 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 104,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 98,574 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 93,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2007 88,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 89,619 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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P344 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P344 OHJ, 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 P344 OHJ registered?

P344 OHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P344 OHJ safe to buy?

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