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P140 LVU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,028 mi
Last recorded87,028 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

rear d bushes wearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,423 miles

fan belt/oil filter corroded

rear links/front discs and pads wearing

Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes/unions corroding

slight footbrake travel

slight imbalance front brakes (o/s pads lower than n/s)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,963 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes/unions corroding

slight footbrake travel

slight imbalance front brakes (o/s pads lower than n/s)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

both no plates starting to deteriorate and damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2008 74,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

both no plates starting to deteriorate and damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,947 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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P140 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P140 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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What year was P140 LVU registered?

P140 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P140 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 LVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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