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P975 RLG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 RLG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,584 miles

coolant leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 46,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,877 miles

o/s door mirror small crack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,812 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,945 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,195 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 24,195 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P975 RLG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P975 RLG, 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 P975 RLG registered?

P975 RLG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P975 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P975 RLG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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