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P526 THW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,436 mi
Last recorded95,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 THW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,436 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,436 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,091 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 83,366 miles

Coolant leak

Front Wiper Mechanical Parts Worn

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Radiator Reqiures Attention

Fail 27 May 2010 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Radiator Reqiures Attention

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 69,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P526 THW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P526 THW, 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 P526 THW registered?

P526 THW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P526 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 THW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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