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P746 MOF

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,925 mi
Last recorded92,925 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 MOF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

small corrosion spots across floor section both sides unable to hole

Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

small corrosion spots across floor section both sides unable to hole

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,196 miles

engine mangment light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread depth on 3mm legal limmit is 1.6mm

unable to see front brakes past wheel trims

very slight brake bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,222 miles

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

wiper linkages worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,970 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2007 80,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 78,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 75,348 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 MOF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

P746 MOF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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