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P882 GAL

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,750 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,487 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,497 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 38,569 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 38,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 34,856 miles

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

front brake application just met limits

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,701 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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P882 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P882 GAL, 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 P882 GAL registered?

P882 GAL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P882 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P882 GAL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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