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P885 LWA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,338 mi
Last recorded142,338 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 142,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 137,821 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 134,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 134,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 130,316 miles

brake pipes underneath vehicle showing corrosion. Unable to fully inspect all pipes due to plastic cover fitted

rear anti roll bar bushes and linkage ball joints slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,068 miles

front pipe and cat have slight blows

Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,953 miles

cat pipe to centre section of exhaust, joint very thin and corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2010 106,891 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges

o/s/r worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 97,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 80,186 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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P885 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P885 LWA, 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 P885 LWA registered?

P885 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P885 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 LWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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