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P414 GBW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 GBW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 160,532 miles

ADVISED front number plate starting to fade

ADVISED rear suspension and body rusty

Pass 11 May 2011 153,756 miles

battery loose in tray

both front tyres inner edges very worn poss tracking out

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

o/s/f fog light unit missing

strong advice both rear tyres on limit 1,6mm

Pass 4 May 2010 143,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 118,644 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 118,642 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 106,997 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 106,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 101,367 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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P414 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P414 GBW, 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 P414 GBW registered?

P414 GBW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P414 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P414 GBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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