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P352 JNB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,997 mi
Last recorded136,997 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 JNB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 136,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 136,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2012 133,493 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 May 2012 133,493 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2011 129,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 May 2010 125,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 121,822 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 121,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,473 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 118,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 114,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,099 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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P352 JNB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P352 JNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P352 JNB registered?

P352 JNB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P352 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P352 JNB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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