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P68 NEG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,286 mi
Last recorded169,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 NEG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 169,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 146,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 132,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 132,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,791 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 107,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,175 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 94,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 82,058 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,957 miles

Nearside Front 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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P68 NEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P68 NEG, 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 P68 NEG registered?

P68 NEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P68 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 NEG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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