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P443 NVM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,959 mi
Last recorded112,959 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 NVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 112,959 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 112,955 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 111,845 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 106,317 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 106,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 10,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 10,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 92,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,362 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 85,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P443 NVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P443 NVM, 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 P443 NVM registered?

P443 NVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P443 NVM safe to buy?

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