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P818 NBK

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,659 mi
Last recorded117,659 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 NBK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,647 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,991 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 98,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,049 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,107 miles

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint has slight movement

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 77,558 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,558 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,042 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 69,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,946 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 22 May 2008 60,467 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 55,007 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 50,632 miles

Brake fluid level is a bit low

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate is deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2006 50,632 miles

Brake fluid level is a bit low

Front registration plate is cracked

Rear registration plate is deteriorating

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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P818 NBK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P818 NBK, 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 P818 NBK registered?

P818 NBK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P818 NBK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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