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P84 OVW

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,189 miles

Central Stop lamp not working if connected

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,053 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,518 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,424 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,294 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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P84 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P84 OVW, 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 P84 OVW registered?

P84 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P84 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P84 OVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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