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P318 RUU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,670 mi
Last recorded90,670 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,803 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 82,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 65,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 60,260 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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P318 RUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P318 RUU, 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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How do I check the history of P318 RUU?

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What year was P318 RUU registered?

P318 RUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P318 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P318 RUU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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