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P826 HMK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 HMK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,979 miles

center stop light not working this may be disconnected.nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

small splits on both front wiper rubbers.rear metal brake pipes getting rusty.slight play on nearside front wheel.emissons struggled to come into limits.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

center stop light not working this may be disconnected.nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

small splits on both front wiper rubbers.rear metal brake pipes getting rusty.slight play on nearside front wheel.emissons struggled to come into limits.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear side light intermittantly working.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,564 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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P826 HMK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P826 HMK, 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 P826 HMK registered?

P826 HMK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P826 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P826 HMK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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