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P71 TVV

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 TVV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,629 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper motor noisy

Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,364 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper motor noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,026 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 96,033 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 96,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,160 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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P71 TVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P71 TVV, 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 P71 TVV registered?

P71 TVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P71 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 TVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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