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P727 TGT

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 TGT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,300 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 132,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,794 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged sticky inoperation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,030 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 123,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,817 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,997 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,876 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,754 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,678 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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P727 TGT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P727 TGT registered?

P727 TGT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 January 1997.

Is P727 TGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 TGT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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