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P514 LWE

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,012 mi
Last recorded276,012 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP514 LWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 276,012 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 276,084 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2008 269,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 262,191 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 262,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P514 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver 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 P514 LWE, 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 P514 LWE registered?

P514 LWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P514 LWE safe to buy?

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