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P841 MJA

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,366 mi
Last recorded215,366 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 215,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 215,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 211,838 miles

os rear light lens different from ns

os steering rack worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 208,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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P841 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P841 MJA, 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 P841 MJA registered?

P841 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P841 MJA safe to buy?

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