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P643 MRE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,494 mi
Last recorded140,494 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 MRE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 140,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 129,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 123,757 miles

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

vehicle heavily waxoiled in certain places difficult to fully asses condition

Fail 30 Jun 2006 123,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to front & rear brake hose metal ferrules

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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P643 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel 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 P643 MRE, 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 P643 MRE registered?

P643 MRE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P643 MRE safe to buy?

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