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P550 GAU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 GAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 155,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 149,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 138,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 115,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 115,130 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 90,932 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 66,287 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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P550 GAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 P550 GAU, 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 P550 GAU registered?

P550 GAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P550 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 GAU 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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