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P439 ETV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,868 mi
Last recorded196,868 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 ETV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 196,868 miles

Baby seat in fitted to nearside rear

Front and rear wiper blades split

Offside mirror glass cracked

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Play in offside steering arm

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2008 196,868 miles

Baby seat in fitted to nearside rear

Front and rear wiper blades split

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Play in offside steering arm

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2007 177,687 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Slight play in steering rack.

Sligth play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 177,687 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

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

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Slight play in steering rack.

Sligth play in both rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 144,072 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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P439 ETV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P439 ETV, 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.

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What year was P439 ETV registered?

P439 ETV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P439 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 ETV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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