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P43 JSP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,551 mi
Last recorded165,551 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 JSP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 165,551 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 165,551 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,131 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 139,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 128,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 119,399 miles

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

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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P43 JSP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel 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 P43 JSP, 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 P43 JSP registered?

P43 JSP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P43 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 JSP 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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