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P81 NEG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 NEG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 136,957 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded.

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes covered.

Radiator starting to leak.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISORY load valve brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,813 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Center brake pipes covered.

Load valve brake pipes corroded.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 132,456 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

NS headlamp chiped.

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 130,508 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded.

NSF head lamp chiped.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 130,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear brake pipes corroded.

NSF head lamp chiped.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 127,927 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 122,941 miles

Corrosion on ends of front to rear brake pipes and on front brake pipes near hose connections

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 117,809 miles

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

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

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

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 11 Feb 2009 113,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 106,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 106,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 93,698 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 NEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NEG, 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 NEG registered?

P81 NEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P81 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 NEG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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