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P470 FAU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 144,111 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 135,007 miles

engine fault lamp on. exhaust corroded, repaired using paste and slightly blowing in places. radiator heavily corroded. fuel pipes corroded. brake pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2009 134,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine fault lamp on. exhaust corroded, repaired using paste and slightly blowing in places. radiator heavily corroded. fuel pipes corroded. brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 129,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 129,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 125,714 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear brakes inc hand brake adj

Pass 13 Apr 2006 122,219 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 122,212 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2005 116,045 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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P470 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P470 FAU, 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 P470 FAU registered?

P470 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P470 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 FAU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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