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P365 MVV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,539 mi
Last recorded119,539 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 MVV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 119,539 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front belt latches worn/sticking

management light on

n/s/f hub/bearing play

n/s/f outer+o/s/f inner tyres edges bald,n/s/r tyre ON limit

radiator core corroded

rear anti roll bar shackle bushes worn/play

rear brake imbalance,o/s/r brake pipe corrosion,rear load valve poor operation

rear inner sills corroded

refer also prior fail/advise

screen damage,n/s screenwash misaligned

Fail 19 Nov 2014 119,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front belt latches worn/sticking

management light on

n/s/f hub/bearing play

n/s/f outer+o/s/f inner tyres edges bald,n/s/r tyre ON limit

radiator core corroded

rear anti roll bar shackle bushes worn/play

rear brake imbalance,o/s/r brake pipe corrosion,rear load valve poor operation

rear inner sills corroded

screen damage,n/s screenwash misaligned

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,093 miles

EML on

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders starting to corode

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

radiator in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,896 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 100,463 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 96,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,878 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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P365 MVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P365 MVV, 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 P365 MVV registered?

P365 MVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P365 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 MVV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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