CarVerify

Free Car Check

P386 NBA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 NBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 112,929 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 112,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

engine light on

engine over filled with oil

offside front tyre close to limit

play in offside and nearside rear drop links

Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,037 miles

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 103,231 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 96,397 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2006 96,397 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P386 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P386 NBA, 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 P386 NBA?

You can check the full history of P386 NBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P386 NBA registered?

P386 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P386 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 NBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P386 NBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P386 NBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.