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P423 SMV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,716 mi
Last recorded63,716 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,716 miles

radiator in poor condition

Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,713 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,302 miles

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

nsf tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,712 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,292 miles

exhaust corroding.

front brake pads getting low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing.

n/s/front tyre slight outer wall damage.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,945 miles

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

sidewall damage o/s/f & n/s/r tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pedal seems spongy

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,129 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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P423 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc 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 P423 SMV, 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 P423 SMV registered?

P423 SMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P423 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 SMV 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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