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P92 PJN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 PJN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 117,605 miles

NSF droplink has slight play

OSF seatbelt buckle sticky

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,508 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 110,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 100,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body rust

Pass 1 Feb 2008 100,403 miles

under body rust

Pass 7 Oct 2006 97,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 97,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P92 PJN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P92 PJN, 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 P92 PJN registered?

P92 PJN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P92 PJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P92 PJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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