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P78 MHJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,167 mi
Last recorded141,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2009 141,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr door damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2008 131,413 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 120,002 miles

o/s and n/s/r anti roll bar body mountings worn,

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion.

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 110,808 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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P78 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P78 MHJ, 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 P78 MHJ registered?

P78 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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