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P741 UMR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 UMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 122,826 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,280 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,629 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 115,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,894 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 112,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 110,707 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,409 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,875 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 102,998 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P741 UMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P741 UMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P741 UMR registered?

P741 UMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P741 UMR safe to buy?

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