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P986 OTW

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,320 mi
Last recorded124,320 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 OTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 124,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 124,320 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 108,973 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 108,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,977 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 61,977 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,680 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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P986 OTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P986 OTW, 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 P986 OTW registered?

P986 OTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P986 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P986 OTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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