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P281 FNU

1997 Toyota Carina

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,129 mi
Last recorded138,129 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 138,129 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 129,312 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 127,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 124,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P281 FNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Black 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 P281 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P281 FNU?

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What year was P281 FNU registered?

P281 FNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P281 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 FNU 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.

Does P281 FNU have outstanding finance?

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