MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P997 OVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 P997 OVG, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P997 OVG registered?
P997 OVG is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1996.
Is P997 OVG safe to buy?
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