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P477 XBO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,799 mi
Last recorded57,799 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 XBO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,416 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 56,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,831 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 45,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,577 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,367 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,923 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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P477 XBO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P477 XBO, 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 P477 XBO registered?

P477 XBO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P477 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P477 XBO shows 16 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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