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P654 RBX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 RBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2012 84,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 84,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 81,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 78,333 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2009 74,925 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 74,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 72,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 64,070 miles

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

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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P654 RBX 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 77.8%.

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 P654 RBX, 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 P654 RBX registered?

P654 RBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P654 RBX safe to buy?

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