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P282 RUA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,378 mi
Last recorded147,378 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 147,378 miles

rear brake pipes getting slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 147,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake pipes getting slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 132,956 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 132,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 130,841 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 130,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 130,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,113 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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P282 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P282 RUA, 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 P282 RUA registered?

P282 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P282 RUA safe to buy?

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