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P476 NET

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,929 mi
Last recorded140,929 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 NET
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 140,929 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 140,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 126,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 126,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 115,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 115,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P476 NET is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P476 NET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P476 NET registered?

P476 NET is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P476 NET safe to buy?

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