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P454 WBV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,630 mi
Last recorded86,630 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 WBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,630 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,156 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 80,156 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,110 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,110 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,735 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 68,478 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,158 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 53,279 miles

nearside front brake low on effort check on next service

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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P454 WBV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P454 WBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P454 WBV registered?

P454 WBV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P454 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 WBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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