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P635 PPV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,814 mi
Last recorded169,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 PPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 169,814 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 154,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 154,302 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 137,127 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 137,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,404 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 80,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 72,359 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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P635 PPV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P635 PPV, 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 P635 PPV registered?

P635 PPV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P635 PPV safe to buy?

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