MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,619 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-21% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low-47% (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-21% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre edges worn
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
EML light on during test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper wheel box worn.
Rear Un able to open tail gate checks carried out from inside vehicle
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
EML light on during test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose corroded in clip (3.6.B.2c)
Offside wiper wheel box worn.
Rear Un able to open tail gate checks carried out from inside vehicle
age cracks in offside rear tyre
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
age cracks in offside rear tyre
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Age cracks in offside rear tyre
Engine management warning lamp on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine fault light on
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
engine fault light on
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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P171 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P171 LVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P171 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1997.
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