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P786 TGN

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,984 mi
Last recorded95,984 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 TGN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 955,452 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,821 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 49,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,804 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

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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P786 TGN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc 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 P786 TGN, 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 P786 TGN registered?

P786 TGN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P786 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P786 TGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P786 TGN have outstanding finance?

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