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P108 XAD

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,452 mi
Last recorded108,452 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 XAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 108,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,997 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine managment light on

Fail 17 Mar 2011 97,997 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine managment light on

offside front indicater cover missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,403 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 83,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,491 miles

engine mangerment light on

Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mangerment light on

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,135 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,683 miles

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 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

P108 XAD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P108 XAD safe to buy?

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