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P909 TGY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,139 mi
Last recorded81,139 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 TGY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

play in both steering arms

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,080 miles

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

damage to near side

play in front steering arms

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,460 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,827 miles

Coolant leak

play in both front steering arms

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,869 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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P909 TGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P909 TGY, 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 P909 TGY registered?

P909 TGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P909 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 TGY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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