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P462 OVW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 115,754 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 113,642 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,256 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 87,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,392 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 766,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 766,441 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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P462 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P462 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P462 OVW registered?

P462 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P462 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 OVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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