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P804 NBK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 NBK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 134,259 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Slight movement in both anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Slight play in both steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 14 May 2008 134,259 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Slight movement in both anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Slight play in both steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2007 117,919 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 117,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front lower arm bushes are split

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Slight play in steering

Stone damage to windscreen

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2006 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P804 NBK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P804 NBK, 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 P804 NBK registered?

P804 NBK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P804 NBK safe to buy?

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