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P378 OAR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 OAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,648 miles

near side seat belt not inspected, child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,875 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 54,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,496 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,283 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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P378 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P378 OAR, 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

How do I check the history of P378 OAR?

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What year was P378 OAR registered?

P378 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P378 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 OAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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