MOT Status
Mileage
167,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise o/s/ outer sill damaged. †advise both sides rack worn. †advise both n/s tyres worn on edges. †advise o/s/f tyre worn on edge.
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P488 TUM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 P488 TUM, 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 P488 TUM registered?
P488 TUM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P488 TUM safe to buy?
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