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P769 SPP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 SPP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 141,581 miles

EM warrnig lamp on

Nail in offside rear tyre

play in wiper arms

Fail 1 Sep 2011 141,581 miles

EM warrnig lamp on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

play in wiper arms

Pass 24 Aug 2010 135,593 miles

E M warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 135,507 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E M warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,699 miles

2 nails o/s/r tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e m light on

front no plate cracked

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,335 miles

Chip in zone B of screen. Front no plate cracked. Eng man light on.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 125,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chip in zone B of screen. Front no plate cracked. Eng man light on.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,719 miles

engine man light on

slight crack in front no plate

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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P769 SPP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P769 SPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P769 SPP registered?

P769 SPP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P769 SPP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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