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P992 GNU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,635 miles

1.n/s front lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,132 miles

1.very slight play in n/s rear drop link

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,526 miles

1.both front tyres worn low on tread and worn on edges on limit no chords showing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,209 miles

1.front tyres worn low on tread and worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2011 68,158 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1.front tyres worn low on tread and worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,197 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,670 miles

1.front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,519 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 56,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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P992 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P992 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 P992 GNU registered?

P992 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P992 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P992 GNU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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