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P425 GBW

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,912 mi
Last recorded192,912 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 GBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 192,912 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 187,832 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 187,832 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 185,876 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 185,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 172,490 miles

both front side lights dim

sat. nav. holder obscures drivers view (removed for test)

taxi roof light not working

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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P425 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P425 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 P425 GBW registered?

P425 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P425 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 GBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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