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P763 XVL

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,287 mi
Last recorded149,287 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 XVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 149,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 26 Jan 2012 147,453 miles

catalyst to centre exhaust connection in very poor condition

slight binding in nearside rear brake

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 144,393 miles

slight deterioation in both front brake hoses

Pass 28 Jan 2010 140,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in rear brake pes generally

front number plate in poor condition

slight binding in nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jan 2009 136,532 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes(unable to entire length)

slight wear in rear anti roll bar inner mounting bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2008 132,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front brake disc inner faces

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2008 132,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion in front brake disc inner faces

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,212 miles

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

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

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2006 115,722 miles

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

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

rear brake balance would benifit from attention

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2006 115,722 miles

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes

rear brake balance would benifit from attention

wiper blades in poor condition

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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P763 XVL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P763 XVL, 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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P763 XVL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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