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P890 LJM

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,784 mi
Last recorded144,784 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 LJM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 144,784 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 128,678 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 128,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 112,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,711 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 98,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 83,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,731 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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P890 LJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P890 LJM, 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 P890 LJM registered?

P890 LJM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P890 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 LJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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