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P578 MKN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 MKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,021 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,767 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,012 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 75,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,133 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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P578 MKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P578 MKN, 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 P578 MKN registered?

P578 MKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P578 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 MKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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