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P493 NMB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,474 mi
Last recorded134,474 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 NMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2012 134,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 126,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 117,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 111,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 107,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 102,761 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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P493 NMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P493 NMB, 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 P493 NMB registered?

P493 NMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P493 NMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 NMB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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