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P966 KHP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,684 mi
Last recorded138,684 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 KHP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 138,684 miles

brake fluid reservoir level low

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 27 Sep 2011 138,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid reservoir level low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 138,684 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 138,662 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 138,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 121,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 116,174 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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P966 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P966 KHP, 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 P966 KHP registered?

P966 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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