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N283 EKP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,036 mi
Last recorded165,036 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 EKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 165,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corrosion at rear

Fail 13 Jun 2012 165,031 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 145,996 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 145,996 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 135,730 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Front bottom arm bushes perished

Front discs worn

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

Rear metal brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 127,968 miles

exhaust heat shields loose,initial movement to o/s/r shock absorber ram,n/s/r service brake lower on efficiency

recommend front number plate - deteriated

surface corrosion to both front to rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes,corrosion to both n/s/r metal brake pipes - recommend pipe between compensator and flexible brake hose

Fail 3 Jun 2009 127,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shields loose,initial movement to o/s/r shock absorber ram,n/s/r service brake lower on efficiency

recommend front number plate - deteriated

surface corrosion to both front to rear and o/s/f metal brake pipes,corrosion to both n/s/r metal brake pipes - recommend pipe between compensator and flexible brake hose

Pass 1 Apr 2008 117,844 miles

Front c.v boots perishing

Front discs corroding

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2007 108,008 miles

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

Oil leak

strong advise oil sump corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2007 108,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

strong advise oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 100,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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N283 EKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N283 EKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N283 EKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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