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P248 TBJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 TBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,925 miles

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Jul 2010 127,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Jul 2009 115,773 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,491 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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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P248 TBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P248 TBJ, 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 P248 TBJ registered?

P248 TBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P248 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P248 TBJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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