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P740 SUU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,160 mi
Last recorded90,160 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 SUU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,160 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,856 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,666 miles

advise battery insecure.

advise some play at steering rack inner joints.

advise wipers inoperative on slow speeds.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise battery insecure.

advise nearside rear wheel trim loose.

advise some play at steering rack inner joints.

advise wipers inoperative on slow speeds.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both centre stop lamps not working.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

advise steering rack inner joints worn.

advise windscreen wipers only operate on fast speed.

advise battery insecure.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise both centre stop lamps not working.

advise nearside rear tyre punctured.

advise steering rack inner joints worn.

advise windscreen wipers only operate on fast speed.

advise battery insecure.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,291 miles

Steering rack inner jonits worn

Wiper not working on slow speeds

Fail 29 Mar 2010 72,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise offside and nearside, steering rack inner joints worn.

Advise wipers not working on slow speed.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,004 miles

advise brake fluid close to minimum level.

advise unable to examine fully nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

advise brake fluid close to minimum level.

advise unable to examine fully nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,874 miles

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

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

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

advise front number plate is damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,874 miles

advise front number plate is damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,216 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 58,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise play at offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,773 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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P740 SUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P740 SUU, 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 P740 SUU registered?

P740 SUU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P740 SUU safe to buy?

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