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P698 WHO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,545 mi
Last recorded105,545 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 WHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 103,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 99,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2018 99,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,219 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 97,219 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 95,110 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 92,467 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 89,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 86,628 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 83,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 77,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,708 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,814 miles

n/s/front headlamp glass chipped

Fail 17 Feb 2007 59,814 miles

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

n/s/front headlamp glass chipped

Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,860 miles

slight play in rack both sides

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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P698 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P698 WHO, 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 P698 WHO registered?

P698 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P698 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 WHO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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