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P271 TGS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 TGS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2010 125,036 miles

Front number plate cracked and rear just starting to deteriorate.O/S/R sill damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 120,300 miles

Front number plate damaged and rear starting to deteriorate.O/S/R sill damaged.Slight wear both sides of steering rack.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 116,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight damage front number plate.N/S/F and o/s/f slight play steering rack arms.

Pass 9 Sep 2007 111,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight damage front number plate.Slight damage N/S/F tyre side wall.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 106,528 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P271 TGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P271 TGS, 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 P271 TGS registered?

P271 TGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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