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P962 EMO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,186 mi
Last recorded178,186 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 178,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 171,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake balance

Fail 1 Aug 2009 170,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake balance

Pass 2 Aug 2008 160,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fog light switch

front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2007 150,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 139,774 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 139,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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P962 EMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P962 EMO, 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 P962 EMO registered?

P962 EMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P962 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 EMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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