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P260 SOO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,679 mi
Last recorded136,679 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 SOO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 126,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 122,732 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 122,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 117,499 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 112,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007
Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,872 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 90,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 84,706 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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P260 SOO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P260 SOO, 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 P260 SOO registered?

P260 SOO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P260 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 SOO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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