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P862 MVU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,663 mi
Last recorded75,663 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 75,663 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,929 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 71,544 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower in effort than n/s. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 65,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 63,770 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,189 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,154 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,234 miles

single crack on o/s wing mirror.

windscreen starting to deteriorate around edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,435 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,587 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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P862 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P862 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P862 MVU registered?

P862 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P862 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 MVU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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