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P947 GNU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,266 mi
Last recorded159,266 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP947 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 159,266 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TWO REAR TYRES SHOWING SLIGHT DISTORTION

Pass 16 Apr 2010 156,318 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 149,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 149,165 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 145,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 141,993 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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P947 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P947 GNU, 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 P947 GNU registered?

P947 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P947 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P947 GNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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