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P395 OLP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,133 mi
Last recorded125,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 OLP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 125,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 125,133 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 122,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,606 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,145 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 85,506 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 85,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,731 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 46,604 miles

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

RAD corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,965 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P395 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P395 OLP, 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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P395 OLP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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