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P450 WFR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,989 mi
Last recorded150,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 WFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 150,989 miles

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

movement in rack on nearside

oil leaks

Fail 7 Jan 2008 150,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE BELOW 2MM

movement in rack on nearside

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2007
Fail 18 Jan 2007 114,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

DUE TO EXESS MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM CORRECT INSPECTION OF OTHER COMPONENTS

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

movement in nearside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,144 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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P450 WFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P450 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 P450 WFR registered?

P450 WFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P450 WFR safe to buy?

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