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P467 OVW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,070 mi
Last recorded111,070 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP467 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 111,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has been repaired with a exhaust tape

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S rear light cluster damaged but repaired

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 98,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S rear light cluster damaged but repaired

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,017 miles

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 24 Feb 2007 77,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,793 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 72,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P467 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P467 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 P467 OVW registered?

P467 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P467 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P467 OVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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