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P431 AAA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 AAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 119,300 miles

n/s/f door mirror lense cracked

ns/ headlight lense cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,933 miles

n/s headlight cracked

rear brakes out of balance

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some play in steering rack both sides

Fail 19 Jan 2009 111,932 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s headlight cracked

rear brakes out of balance

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some play in steering rack both sides

Pass 21 Jan 2008 106,390 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 94,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 94,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,505 miles

both front + rear tyres on limit

brake fluid level very low

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

some play in steering rack

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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P431 AAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P431 AAA, 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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P431 AAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P431 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 AAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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