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P816 PPW

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

174,006 mi
Last recorded174,006 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 PPW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 174,006 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 174,006 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 172,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 171,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 169,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 168,547 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 166,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 164,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 161,694 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 158,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 155,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 152,674 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 149,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 145,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 136,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 129,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 121,735 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,533 miles

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

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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P816 PPW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P816 PPW, 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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P816 PPW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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