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P384 PMB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,392 mi
Last recorded59,392 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2007 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 14 May 2007 55,670 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tyres and on 2m

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge of tyre

offside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

offside rear wing panel badly damaged

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,485 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P384 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P384 PMB, 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 P384 PMB registered?

P384 PMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P384 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P384 PMB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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