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P670 TWT

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,533 mi
Last recorded141,533 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 TWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 141,533 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

radiator deteriorating

slight sidewall damage to o/s rear tyre

windscreen deteriorating

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 Apr 2011 141,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

radiator deteriorating

slight sidewall damage to o/s rear tyre

windscreen deteriorating

wiper linkage worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,865 miles

Small mark on screen. Not obtrusive

Few small leaks on power steering. Not excessive

Front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2010 123,865 miles

Front tyres worn badly on edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Few small leaks on power steering. Not excessive

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

Small mark on screen. Not obtrusive

Pass 24 Apr 2009 110,298 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 82,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,228 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,401 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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P670 TWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P670 TWT, 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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P670 TWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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