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P734 NNF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,923 mi
Last recorded124,923 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 NNF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,923 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 124,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2026 124,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 110,079 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes- (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,045 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 93,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 93,653 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,646 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 88,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,340 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,955 miles

MIL Light on

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,769 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,190 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,229 miles

slight rear brake judder.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 74,299 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limits.

slight rear brake judder.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,313 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,339 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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P734 NNF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P734 NNF, 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 P734 NNF registered?

P734 NNF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P734 NNF safe to buy?

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