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P802 TGN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,941 mi
Last recorded159,941 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 TGN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 159,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 150,395 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 150,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 135,019 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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P802 TGN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P802 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.

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What year was P802 TGN registered?

P802 TGN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P802 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 TGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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