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P770 PVX

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,922 mi
Last recorded72,922 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 PVX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,922 miles

Child seat fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,323 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 63,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 60,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,253 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2012 57,252 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 53,036 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,868 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,501 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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P770 PVX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P770 PVX, 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 P770 PVX registered?

P770 PVX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P770 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 PVX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P770 PVX have outstanding finance?

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