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P743 LTP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 LTP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,341 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake slightly lazy & may need attention shortly

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,842 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 44,593 miles

front number plate poor

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 30 Oct 2006 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front number plate poor

n/s/rbrake small bind

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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P743 LTP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P743 LTP, 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 P743 LTP registered?

P743 LTP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P743 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 LTP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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