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P396 NBA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,334 mi
Last recorded126,334 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 NBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2016 126,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,545 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 124,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 123,937 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 123,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 119,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 113,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 105,430 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 104,843 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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P396 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P396 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.

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What year was P396 NBA registered?

P396 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P396 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 NBA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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