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P994 KKW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 KKW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,543 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,724 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,128 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 63,733 miles

damage o/s/r

Pass 4 May 2006 55,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,361 miles

rear sub frame corroding

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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P994 KKW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P994 KKW, 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 P994 KKW registered?

P994 KKW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P994 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 KKW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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