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P949 PVS

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,405 mi
Last recorded59,405 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 PVS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 59,405 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 49,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 43,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,367 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,938 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 25,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,232 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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P949 PVS 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 81.8%.

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 P949 PVS, 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 P949 PVS registered?

P949 PVS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P949 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P949 PVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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