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P341 TUA

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,245 mi
Last recorded140,245 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 TUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 137,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 132,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,975 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 127,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 122,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,519 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 116,519 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 92,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,948 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 TUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TUA, 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 P341 TUA registered?

P341 TUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P341 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 TUA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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