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P449 WFR

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,022 mi
Last recorded107,022 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 WFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Jul 2009 107,022 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 6 Jul 2009 106,994 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre just legal

play in steering rack

play in wiper linkage

Pass 2 May 2008 99,422 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 95,668 miles

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

rear anti lock valve damp possible leak

rear brakes seem high readings

Pass 3 May 2007 95,668 miles

rear anti lock valve damp possible leak

rear brakes seem high readings

Fail 8 May 2006 90,720 miles

Advice Driverisde Front Tyre Just Legal

Advice Exhaust Rusty

Advice Front Pads Low

Advice Slight Play In Steering Rack

Advice Wiper Mechanism Worn

Advise Oil Leak

Advise Slight Leak on Power Steering

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 May 2006 90,720 miles

Advice Driverisde Front Tyre Just Legal

Advice Exhaust Rusty

Advice Front Pads Low

Advice Slight Play In Steering Rack

Advice Wiper Mechanism Worn

Advise Oil Leak

Advise Slight Leak on Power Steering

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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P449 WFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P449 WFR, 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 P449 WFR registered?

P449 WFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P449 WFR safe to buy?

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