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P638 TBT

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,643 mi
Last recorded106,643 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 TBT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,946 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 88,927 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working

n/s and o/s front tyres outer sidewalls heavily perished and damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,772 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,441 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 75,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,554 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 70,891 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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P638 TBT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P638 TBT, 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 P638 TBT registered?

P638 TBT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P638 TBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 TBT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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