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P727 OKL

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,685 mi
Last recorded62,685 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 OKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2-3mil (worn low on outer shoulder)

Offside Front tyre on 2-3mil

rear tyres bald on inner shoulders (replacements recommended)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,838 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (tyre worn low on shoulder)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 60,838 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (tyre worn low on shoulder)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,135 miles

engine light on

Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,893 miles

slight play nearside and offside front tierod joints

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,970 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,575 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,996 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 46,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front trye worn close to wear indicators

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,379 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side fronttyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,575 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P727 OKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P727 OKL, 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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P727 OKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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