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P741 TMR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,439 mi
Last recorded98,439 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 TMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 89,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 89,076 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 81,112 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,112 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 58,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P741 TMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P741 TMR, 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 P741 TMR registered?

P741 TMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P741 TMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P741 TMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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