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P636 MWB

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,142 mi
Last recorded84,142 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 MWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has been fully underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted

vehicle fully undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,063 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,200 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 62,847 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 59,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,152 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 52,476 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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P636 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P636 MWB, 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 P636 MWB registered?

P636 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P636 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P636 MWB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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