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P471 YUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,253 mi
Last recorded68,253 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,245 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,817 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P471 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P471 YUF, 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 P471 YUF registered?

P471 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P471 YUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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