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P852 MVU

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,625 mi
Last recorded70,625 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 70,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 70,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,955 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,756 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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P852 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P852 MVU, 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 P852 MVU registered?

P852 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P852 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 MVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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