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P338 GMM

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 GMM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 81,509 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,674 miles

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

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

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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P338 GMM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc 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 P338 GMM, 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.

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What year was P338 GMM registered?

P338 GMM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P338 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 GMM 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.

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