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P634 ORF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,908 mi
Last recorded206,908 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP634 ORF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 206,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 165,499 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 165,499 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 143,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 143,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 124,975 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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P634 ORF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P634 ORF, 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 P634 ORF registered?

P634 ORF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P634 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P634 ORF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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