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P834 LKP

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 LKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 78,045 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,360 miles

engine warning light staying on

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 4 Feb 2010 74,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine warning light staying on

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,813 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,936 miles

damage on n/s/f bumper corner

exhaust tail pipe rusting away

o/s/f washer jet needs adjusting

rear n/plate backing starting to come away from plate

rear wiper arm missing

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,389 miles

both front wiper blades abit loose on arms

engine warning light staying on

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Jan 2006 52,763 miles

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

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

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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P834 LKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P834 LKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P834 LKP registered?

P834 LKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P834 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 LKP shows 9 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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