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P390 VDS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,026 mi
Last recorded89,026 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 VDS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,026 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 89,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,383 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 84,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,218 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 81,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on exhaust system front to rear

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outside wall and nearing legal limit

slight corrosion on brake pipe at rear brake balance valve

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,089 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system front to rear

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outside wall and nearing legal limit

slight corrosion on brake pipe at rear brake balance valve

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

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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P390 VDS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P390 VDS, 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 P390 VDS registered?

P390 VDS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P390 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 VDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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