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P643 NMB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP643 NMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,243 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 110,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,861 miles

rear tyres worn edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 107,774 miles

wear front disc

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,294 miles

wear front disc

Pass 22 Jan 2009 104,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,056 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

screen stone chipped

Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,008 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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 NMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NMB, 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 NMB registered?

P643 NMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P643 NMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P643 NMB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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