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P440 WUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 WUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 120,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,122 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 117,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 104,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 93,412 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 93,412 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 78,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,262 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)

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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P440 WUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P440 WUF, 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 P440 WUF registered?

P440 WUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P440 WUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 WUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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