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P385 OAR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 OAR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 97,937 miles

ABS Intermittent

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 97,937 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

ABS Intermittent

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 96,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 95,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 94,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 84,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,578 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,950 miles

front pads low

slight play nsf wheel bearing

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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P385 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P385 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.

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What year was P385 OAR registered?

P385 OAR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P385 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 OAR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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