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P647 RWC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 RWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022
Pass 8 May 2021 133,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 130,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake balance poor

Pass 15 May 2018 124,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very bad inner edge needs replacing now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 121,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 119,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 118,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 114,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 111,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 107,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 104,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 101,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 101,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 96,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 90,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 84,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 84,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 78,238 miles

Both front tyres getting a little low on 3mm.

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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P647 RWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P647 RWC, 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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P647 RWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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