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P371 NRJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 NRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 130,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 130,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 130,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 129,761 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 129,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 125,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 124,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 120,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 115,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 110,749 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 105,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 100,082 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear registration plate has slight deterioration

Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 90,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 90,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,741 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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P371 NRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P371 NRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P371 NRJ registered?

P371 NRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P371 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 NRJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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