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P991 GNU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2012 109,173 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

m/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 109,173 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

m/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 106,164 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 106,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 103,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 90,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,569 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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P991 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel 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 P991 GNU, 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 P991 GNU registered?

P991 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P991 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 GNU 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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