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P802 TAV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,997 mi
Last recorded144,997 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 TAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 144,997 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 135,924 miles

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

back exhaust pipe blowing slightly behind support bracket

nearside rear tyre on 1mm on outer

various body damage

Pass 29 Jan 2008 135,924 miles

back exhaust pipe blowing slightly behind support bracket

nearside rear tyre on 1mm on outer

various body damage

Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,265 miles

clutch release bearing noisey

Pass 4 Mar 2006 92,824 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 92,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

headlight aims not checked

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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P802 TAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P802 TAV, 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 P802 TAV registered?

P802 TAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P802 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 TAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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