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P41 OLL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 OLL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 93,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisy steering pump

Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,019 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisy steering pump

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked on weld (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 89,148 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked on weld (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,198 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

noisy power steering pump

nsf/osf inner rack joints slight play

Fail 1 May 2014 84,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 84,644 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 81,746 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 81,746 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 74,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,307 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,008 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,636 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,378 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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P41 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P41 OLL, 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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P41 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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