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P516 OWE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 OWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 153,080 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 153,080 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2009 148,808 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 148,808 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 135,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 113,959 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 113,959 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,296 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 92,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,431 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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P516 OWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P516 OWE, 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 P516 OWE registered?

P516 OWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P516 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 OWE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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