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P419 GBW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,913 mi
Last recorded133,913 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 GBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 133,913 miles

Oil leak

both front inner steering arms have slight movement

front shocks slightly weaping

general underside corrosion

n/s/r tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 15 Nov 2010 133,907 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(strong advise) slight movement in both front track rod ends

Oil leak

all brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre low on both edges and cracked

rear brake pipes lightly corroded

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

slight up and down movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2009 127,996 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f sidelight slightly dim

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight underside corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2008 122,988 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2008 122,988 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2007 116,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres getting low on inner edges

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside front fog light lens cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2007 116,822 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside front fog light lens cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2006 105,971 miles

front o/s/ fog lamp glass broken †n/s rear tyre low on edge

ft n/plate cracked

slight play at o/s s/rack

Fail 16 Nov 2006 105,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front o/s/ fog lamp glass broken †n/s rear tyre low on edge

ft n/plate cracked

slight play at o/s s/rack

Pass 4 Nov 2005 96,230 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

rear o/s tyre is getting low

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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P419 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P419 GBW, 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 P419 GBW registered?

P419 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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