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P731 OWB

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,433 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 60,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,857 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,046 miles

n/s seat belt stalk slightly faulty

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2008 53,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,511 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,022 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 OWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P731 OWB, 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 P731 OWB registered?

P731 OWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P731 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P731 OWB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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