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P736 KEW

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,581 mi
Last recorded150,581 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 KEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 150,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside,offside front tyres worn smooth inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2016 150,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside,offside front tyres worn smooth inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2015 144,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 139,380 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 139,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,575 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 127,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front inner steering arm knuckle slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2011 120,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 114,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 108,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 101,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 99,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 99,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,222 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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P736 KEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P736 KEW, 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 P736 KEW registered?

P736 KEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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