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P349 UCA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,000 mi
Last recorded165,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 165,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 159,645 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 146,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2007 146,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 123,817 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 122,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P349 UCA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 P349 UCA, 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 P349 UCA registered?

P349 UCA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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