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P981 NAC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,920 mi
Last recorded106,920 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 NAC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,000 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 94,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 94,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,084 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 67,084 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,075 miles

front nrakes grabbing upto 20kg

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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P981 NAC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P981 NAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P981 NAC registered?

P981 NAC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P981 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P981 NAC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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