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P540 TBJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 TBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 143,997 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 143,997 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 139,364 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 133,218 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 126,816 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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P540 TBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P540 TBJ, 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 P540 TBJ registered?

P540 TBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P540 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 TBJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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