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P128 OWB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 OWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,069 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine back firing when releasing revs

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jul 2010 68,036 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,702 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2009 83,616 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,081 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 78,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 77,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,672 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 64,787 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 64,787 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P128 OWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P128 OWB, 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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P128 OWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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