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P673 TWT

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 TWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 169,993 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

it would apper that the brake pipes that failed have been cleaned and greased. as far as i can see because of the area that the pipes are in there are no deep pits but due to the amount of grease this is not easy

Fail 3 Nov 2008 169,912 miles

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

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2007 141,479 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 141,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 107,005 miles

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

rear tyres on limit/cracking/poor

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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P673 TWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P673 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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What year was P673 TWT registered?

P673 TWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P673 TWT safe to buy?

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