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P441 YCU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,069 mi
Last recorded150,069 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP441 YCU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 150,069 miles

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

play in o/s inner track rod

Fail 30 Sep 2011 150,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

play in o/s inner track rod

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,855 miles

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

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 3 Jun 2010 143,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

near side front anti roll bar link end has a gaiter split

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Fail 6 Jul 2009 132,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 119,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,395 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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P441 YCU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P441 YCU, 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 P441 YCU registered?

P441 YCU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P441 YCU safe to buy?

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