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P79 HFL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,958 mi
Last recorded169,958 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 HFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2006 169,958 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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P79 HFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 P79 HFL, 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 P79 HFL registered?

P79 HFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P79 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 HFL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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