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P761 UKH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 UKH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,318 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear outer sill weakening by corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s & o/s front brake discs in poor condition

o/s rear outer sill weakening by corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 99,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

surface corrosion to outer surface of n/s front brake disc

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,171 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,149 miles

Battery insecure

radiator core in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

radiator core in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,518 miles

all rubber flexable brake pipe ferrules have slight corrosion

brake pipes to brake compensator have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,064 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 57,273 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P761 UKH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P761 UKH, 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 P761 UKH registered?

P761 UKH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P761 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 UKH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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