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P349 RUU

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 108,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 108,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,621 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,039 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,628 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2009 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,519 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,225 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 60,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

accident damage nearside rear

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,950 miles

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

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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P349 RUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P349 RUU, 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 P349 RUU registered?

P349 RUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P349 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 RUU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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