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P328 PMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,712 mi
Last recorded143,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2011 143,712 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate showing signs of deteriation.

small crease,dent in off side outter sill.

very slight wear in both rear,upper D bushes.anti roll bar.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 139,873 miles

slight play in off side front inner steering rack [ball end] rack end.

very slight play in off side front anti roll bar drop link arm.

very slight wear in off side rear anti roll bar D bush.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 135,489 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 131,233 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 126,287 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 121,021 miles

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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P328 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P328 PMB, 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

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What year was P328 PMB registered?

P328 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P328 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P328 PMB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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