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P114 VUH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,882 mi
Last recorded125,882 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 VUH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,882 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Engine management light on

Play in both wiper spindle

Radiator leaking

Rear anti roll bar bush and links have slight play

Slight play in nearside front tie rod end

Pass 27 Oct 2007 122,052 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 117,416 miles

Airbag warning lamp staying on

Engine management warning lamp staying on

Play in wiper linkages

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 114,331 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 114,331 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine management light staying on

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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P114 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P114 VUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P114 VUH registered?

P114 VUH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P114 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 VUH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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