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P93 NLA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,657 mi
Last recorded80,657 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly loose

osf tyre perishing

windscreen washers weak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly loose

nsr tyre perishing

osr lamp damaged,repaired with lens tape

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,414 miles

battery slightly loose

wipers smearing/washers poor

Fail 13 Mar 2010 72,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery slightly loose

front brake pads seem slightly low

wipers smearing/washers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged,rear number plate slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre perished

Fail 18 Mar 2009 63,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged,rear number plate slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,863 miles

both front tyres on limit of wear

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2007 53,459 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,042 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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P93 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P93 NLA, 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 P93 NLA registered?

P93 NLA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P93 NLA safe to buy?

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