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P512 FBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 FBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,861 miles

front number plate satisfactory today

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,472 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,568 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,871 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 57,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P512 FBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P512 FBC, 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 P512 FBC registered?

P512 FBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P512 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 FBC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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