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P403 NVM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,649 mi
Last recorded120,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 NVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,649 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,487 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 130,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 104,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 104,463 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 88,926 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 88,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,255 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,724 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,345 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,850 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P403 NVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P403 NVM, 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

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What year was P403 NVM registered?

P403 NVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P403 NVM safe to buy?

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