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P533 LEV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 LEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,159 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 107,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,504 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 91,504 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P533 LEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P533 LEV, 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

How do I check the history of P533 LEV?

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What year was P533 LEV registered?

P533 LEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P533 LEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P533 LEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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