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P727 RPV

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,676 mi
Last recorded93,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 RPV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,872 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

right front wheel trim incorrect size and could cause damage to the valve stem.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,874 miles

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

battery cable tied down

front bumper damaged

n/s front brake slightly tight when rotated

wipers in poor condition but still clearing the screen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,496 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

brake pipes corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,635 miles

n/s front tyre perished and cracked

rear anti roll bar d mounts have slight play

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,506 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 70,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 68,164 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 68,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P727 RPV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RPV, 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 P727 RPV registered?

P727 RPV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P727 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 RPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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