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P701 KJB

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 KJB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 116,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,084 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))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,719 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 89,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 77,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 77,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,601 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 54,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2016 43,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,318 miles

EML on

Fail 19 May 2015 35,318 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,833 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,693 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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P701 KJB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P701 KJB, 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 P701 KJB registered?

P701 KJB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P701 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 KJB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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