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P121 LVU

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,395 mi
Last recorded132,395 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 132,395 miles

Both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexiable hoses slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 6 Dec 2013 132,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexiable hoses slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders slightly corroded

Both rear main brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,639 miles

offside front seat belt fraying

Fail 29 Nov 2012 120,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front seat belt fraying

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Nov 2009 92,359 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,801 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 66,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 61,227 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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P121 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P121 LVU, 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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P121 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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