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P742 GHC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,730 mi
Last recorded166,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 GHC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2010 166,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 144,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 123,656 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 116,534 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

near side front tyre perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 107,560 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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P742 GHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P742 GHC, 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 P742 GHC registered?

P742 GHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P742 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P742 GHC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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