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P769 XVL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,471 mi
Last recorded118,471 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 XVL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 118,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,997 miles

o/s and n/s front brake pipes developing corrosion

slight exhaust blow at front swivel joint

slight o/s rack end play

Pass 24 Apr 2008 98,927 miles

n/s wiper blade slight splitting at end

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes developing corrosion,

rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play

slight exhaust blow at front pipe swivel joint.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 98,927 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade slight splitting at end

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes developing corrosion,

rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear/play

slight exhaust blow at front pipe swivel joint.

Fail 3 May 2007 96,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 96,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,959 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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P769 XVL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P769 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P769 XVL registered?

P769 XVL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P769 XVL safe to buy?

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