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P39 TGU

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,570 mi
Last recorded108,570 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 TGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 108,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side footbrakes low reading

rear foot brakes does not rise and fall at same rate

Fail 1 Sep 2008 108,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

off side footbrakes low reading

rear foot brakes does not rise and fall at same rate

Pass 14 Aug 2007 102,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,565 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P39 TGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P39 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P39 TGU?

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What year was P39 TGU registered?

P39 TGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P39 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P39 TGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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