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P909 MKR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 MKR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,688 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2014 108,688 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 103,303 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 102,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 100,586 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,270 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,934 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,034 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P909 MKR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P909 MKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P909 MKR registered?

P909 MKR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P909 MKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 MKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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