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P405 OJW

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,550 mi
Last recorded114,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 OJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,550 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 114,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,937 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 107,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,070 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 101,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2012 91,526 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 91,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,424 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 79,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 71,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,140 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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P405 OJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P405 OJW, 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 P405 OJW registered?

P405 OJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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