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P529 BFR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,500 mi
Last recorded157,500 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 BFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2010 157,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 150,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 147,657 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 140,215 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 128,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P529 BFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P529 BFR, 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 P529 BFR registered?

P529 BFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P529 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 BFR shows 5 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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