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P351 FMO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,181 mi
Last recorded141,181 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 FMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 141,181 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 141,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 85,989 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 85,989 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,037 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 82,037 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR TO REAR BRAKES

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,100 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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P351 FMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P351 FMO, 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 P351 FMO registered?

P351 FMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P351 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P351 FMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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