MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
offside front seat belt fraying
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
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
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
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P121 LVU safe to buy?
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