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P353 LKN

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,966 mi
Last recorded169,966 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 LKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 169,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

Fail 31 Jan 2015 16,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge near to cords

Pass 11 Jan 2014 154,833 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 135,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 117,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 104,304 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,153 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,620 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,681 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 85,481 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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P353 LKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P353 LKN, 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 P353 LKN registered?

P353 LKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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