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P117 OLL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 OLL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,127 miles

front tyres wesring close to limit

rear metal brake pipes getting corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,879 miles

slight play in o/s/f vsteering rack arm

Fail 7 Apr 2009 93,879 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f vsteering rack arm

Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,828 miles

Offside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge .

Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,307 miles

Slight play in offside of steering rack

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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P117 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P117 OLL, 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 P117 OLL registered?

P117 OLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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