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P697 WUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,080 mi
Last recorded94,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 WUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,080 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

battery insecure

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,619 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 921,077 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,829 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls perished

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 89,675 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 89,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,068 miles

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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P697 WUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P697 WUF, 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 P697 WUF registered?

P697 WUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P697 WUF safe to buy?

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