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P108 GTV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,067 mi
Last recorded145,067 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 GTV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 145,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 145,067 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight movement in wiper linkage drivers side

Pass 8 Oct 2008 143,726 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 143,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 134,141 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 121,001 miles

o/s/ steering rack arm some movement not excess yet. will soon need replaceing

Pass 26 Sep 2005 108,302 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 107,608 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P108 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P108 GTV, 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 P108 GTV registered?

P108 GTV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P108 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 GTV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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