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P731 LTP

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,057 mi
Last recorded84,057 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 LTP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,057 miles

Both inner rear lamp lenses damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both inner rear lamp lenses damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,745 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Two lenses damaged on rear tailgate.N/S/R reflector damaged.Steel wheel fitted o/s/f.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area and minor sidewall damage.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Two lenses damaged on rear tailgate.N/S/R reflector damaged.Steel wheel fitted o/s/f.N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area and minor sidewall damage.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,532 miles

Both rear inner lenses damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear footbrake unbalanced.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear inner lenses damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear footbrake unbalanced.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,344 miles

Both rear lenses damaged.Slight unbalance rear footbrake.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,323 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges, slight play in both steering rack arms.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S Wiper blade split, and both wipers smearing screen slightly, o/s/f seat belt locking mechanism/catch sticky, oil leak, both rear tyres worn uneven.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,931 miles

Both rear inner lenses damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,744 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear inner lenses damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,094 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Petrol fumes inside vehicle (can in boot possibly leaking???).

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to O/S/R lens.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to O/S/R lens.

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 34,909 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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P731 LTP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P731 LTP, 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 P731 LTP registered?

P731 LTP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P731 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P731 LTP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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