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P963 MDT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 MDT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,096 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,333 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,761 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,761 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,374 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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P963 MDT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P963 MDT, 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 P963 MDT registered?

P963 MDT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P963 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 MDT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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