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P905 PNV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 PNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 135,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 131,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 131,717 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 126,918 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 123,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 118,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 111,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 106,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,765 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 95,915 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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P905 PNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P905 PNV, 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 P905 PNV registered?

P905 PNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P905 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 PNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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