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P81 MBY

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 104,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,916 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 99,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 99,821 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,275 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 82,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,530 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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P81 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P81 MBY, 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 P81 MBY registered?

P81 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P81 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 MBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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