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P321 YCG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 YCG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,328 miles

Appears to be slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever

B/Fluid level at resevior seems abit low

Both rear end metal b/pipes getting corroded (esp O/S)

Exhaust system abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit of surface corrosion slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,639 miles

Front tyres are worn close to wear bars and at edges.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,375 miles

Rear tyres close to limits

Slight play at inner rack

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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P321 YCG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P321 YCG, 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 P321 YCG registered?

P321 YCG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P321 YCG safe to buy?

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