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P789 PVX

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,755 mi
Last recorded116,755 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 PVX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 116,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 109,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,071 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 109,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 108,650 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,837 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both wiper blade insecure.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 106,837 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both wiper blade insecure.

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 106,097 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 106,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,096 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the edge

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on the edge

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 91,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,725 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,253 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 82,289 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 76,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,817 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 68,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 63,675 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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P789 PVX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P789 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.

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What year was P789 PVX registered?

P789 PVX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P789 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P789 PVX shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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