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P452 TMR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,974 mi
Last recorded108,974 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 TMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 108,974 miles

offside front wheel arch condition poor

slight play in both steering rack-ends

wiper arms poor condition

Fail 26 May 2009 108,974 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wheel arch condition poor

slight play in both steering rack-ends

wiper arms poor condition

Pass 29 May 2008 104,640 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 104,640 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 100,270 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 100,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2006 95,660 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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P452 TMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P452 TMR, 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 P452 TMR registered?

P452 TMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P452 TMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P452 TMR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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