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P883 KVW

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 KVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,960 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 53,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P883 KVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P883 KVW, 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 P883 KVW registered?

P883 KVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P883 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P883 KVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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