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P449 SHP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,335 mi
Last recorded190,335 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 SHP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 190,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 190,314 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 185,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 178,694 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 178,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 171,974 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 166,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 160,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 153,087 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 153,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 144,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 133,207 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2005 133,207 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P449 SHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P449 SHP, 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 P449 SHP registered?

P449 SHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P449 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 SHP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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