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P692 FRC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,656 mi
Last recorded150,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP692 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 150,656 miles

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

corrosion appearing on several metal brake pipes

minor exhaust blow on front joint

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2010 150,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion appearing on several metal brake pipes

minor exhaust blow on front joint

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2009 141,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 135,228 miles

spare wheel now fitted to n/s/r

tyre now on n/s/r close to legal limit

Fail 10 Jul 2008 135,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 124,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 123,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 113,577 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 113,577 miles

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

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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P692 FRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P692 FRC, 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 P692 FRC registered?

P692 FRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P692 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P692 FRC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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