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P431 NBA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 NBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,948 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 103,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 100,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,320 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,836 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 94,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,213 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 82,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 82,166 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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P431 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P431 NBA, 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 P431 NBA registered?

P431 NBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P431 NBA safe to buy?

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