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P746 BAP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 BAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,416 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,224 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 84,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,353 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 70,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 59,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,938 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 38,834 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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P746 BAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P746 BAP, 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 P746 BAP registered?

P746 BAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P746 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P746 BAP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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