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P341 SMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,156 mi
Last recorded160,156 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 SMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 160,156 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 152,876 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 148,345 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 148,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 138,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 127,655 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 27,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 117,842 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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P341 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P341 SMB, 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 P341 SMB registered?

P341 SMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P341 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 SMB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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