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P457 NMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,577 mi
Last recorded181,577 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 NMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2011 181,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 181,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 180,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 180,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

has slight play in nearside and offside steering arm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 178,316 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 178,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 166,944 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Mar 2008 166,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 5 Oct 2007 153,232 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 153,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 140,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 126,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 110,689 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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P457 NMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P457 NMB, 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 P457 NMB registered?

P457 NMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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