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P377 NHL

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,848 mi
Last recorded79,848 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 NHL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 79,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front have slight play ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 61,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 61,975 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,673 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,796 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,722 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,722 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,711 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,358 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,139 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,012 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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P377 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P377 NHL, 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 P377 NHL registered?

P377 NHL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P377 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P377 NHL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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