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P247 MSG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 MSG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 103,670 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear feul pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 103,632 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear feul pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 96,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 95,308 miles

exhaust after cat slightly blowing ok on emissions

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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P247 MSG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P247 MSG, 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 P247 MSG registered?

P247 MSG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P247 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 MSG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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