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P714 CBV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,403 mi
Last recorded94,403 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 CBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 94,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,401 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 86,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,537 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 80,847 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 77,093 miles

All tyres perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 72,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,606 miles

accident damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 62,372 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,298 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 49,294 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,043 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,913 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,913 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P714 CBV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P714 CBV, 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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P714 CBV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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