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P644 PMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,739 mi
Last recorded102,739 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 102,739 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 102,565 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour lense cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 96,671 miles

offside front inner tyer wall deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front inner tyer wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,550 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,221 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,697 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise both rear boot struts stiff and boot hard to open

Fail 9 Nov 2010 83,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 83,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,418 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,425 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,831 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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P644 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P644 PMB, 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

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What year was P644 PMB registered?

P644 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P644 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P644 PMB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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