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P847 RBV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 RBV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 88,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,358 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,264 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 78,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,938 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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P847 RBV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P847 RBV, 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 P847 RBV registered?

P847 RBV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P847 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P847 RBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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