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A9 MHF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,841 mi
Last recorded219,841 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MHF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 219,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 210,896 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 195,744 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 195,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 186,141 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 186,141 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 170,795 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 170,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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A9 MHF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey 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 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 MHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 MHF registered?

A9 MHF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is A9 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MHF 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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