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P447 ETV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

222,485 mi
Last recorded222,485 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 ETV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2009 222,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 213,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 196,720 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracks

Pass 9 Oct 2006 189,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2005 175,644 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P447 ETV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P447 ETV, 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 P447 ETV registered?

P447 ETV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P447 ETV safe to buy?

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