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P867 MVU

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,402 mi
Last recorded206,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 206,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 199,329 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 199,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 191,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 182,935 miles

advise play ns and os steering rack inner ends

Pass 9 Dec 2011 174,824 miles

advise play ns and os front steering rack ends

advise visual corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2011 174,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise play ns and os front steering rack ends

advise visual corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2010 168,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise front brakes imbalance requirements

advise slight play steering rack ends ns and os

advise visual corrosion metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2010 168,213 miles

advise front brakes imbalance requirements

advise slight play steering rack ends ns and os

advise visual corrosion metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2009 159,613 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 150,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 150,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 138,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 125,578 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 113,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 113,400 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P867 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P867 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 P867 MVU registered?

P867 MVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P867 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 MVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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