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P36 UWP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,928 mi
Last recorded108,928 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 UWP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2015 106,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 105,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,739 miles

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

advise engine misfire

advise engine oil leak

advise light corrosion rear metal brake and fuel lines

advise o/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

advise play in rear anti rollbar mounts

advise slight play in n/s/f steering tie rod

strong advise play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,132 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 81,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 79,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,714 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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P36 UWP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P36 UWP, 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 P36 UWP registered?

P36 UWP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P36 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 UWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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