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P917 TGS

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 TGS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 156,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 148,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 137,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 115,642 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 115,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,783 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 104,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,215 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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P917 TGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P917 TGS, 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 P917 TGS registered?

P917 TGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P917 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P917 TGS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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