MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear brake pipes heavily covered in underseal/grease
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
tempory repair on centre exhaust but not blowing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
tempory repair on centre exhaust but not blowing
o/s rear lamp unit has water in it
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s rear lamp unit has water in it
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P103 VWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P103 VWR, 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 P103 VWR registered?
P103 VWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 March 1997.
Is P103 VWR safe to buy?
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