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P588 MNO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 MNO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 55,697 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 55,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 54,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,646 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,710 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,647 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 41,647 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 41,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 30,658 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,123 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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P588 MNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P588 MNO, 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 P588 MNO registered?

P588 MNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P588 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 MNO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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