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P343 DRM

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,574 mi
Last recorded79,574 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 DRM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,574 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,574 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to nsf tyre side wall

Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,968 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,968 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,850 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

D/S/F COIL SPRING CORRODED IN PLACES

D/S/F TYRE BELOW 2mm IN PLACES

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE IN PLACES

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,469 miles

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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P343 DRM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P343 DRM, 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 P343 DRM registered?

P343 DRM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P343 DRM safe to buy?

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