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P997 FBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,659 mi
Last recorded174,659 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 FBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 174,659 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 170,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 167,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 163,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 159,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 159,858 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 159,857 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P997 FBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P997 FBC, 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 P997 FBC registered?

P997 FBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P997 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 FBC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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