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P488 NOE

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,019 mi
Last recorded81,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 NOE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,019 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,911 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers worn.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 72,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 71,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 67,791 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 56,340 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 55,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,220 miles

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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P488 NOE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P488 NOE, 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 P488 NOE registered?

P488 NOE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P488 NOE safe to buy?

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