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P277 MBY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 93,293 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 85,307 miles

Nearside front steering arm play

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate cracked and Rear registration plate fading

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear lamp cluster damage

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 85,307 miles

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate cracked and Rear registration plate fading

Nearside front steering arm play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear lamp cluster damage

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,879 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,816 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 72,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 61,138 miles

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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P277 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red 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 P277 MBY, 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 P277 MBY registered?

P277 MBY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P277 MBY safe to buy?

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