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P355 OLL

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 OLL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 124,566 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 124,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 124,534 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Aug 2006

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006

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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P355 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P355 OLL, 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 P355 OLL registered?

P355 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P355 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 OLL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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