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P243 LKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,257 mi
Last recorded126,257 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 LKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 126,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 122,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

previous vt32 applies.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 122,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S headlamp damaged

Slight play in O/S rack-arm

Sump, rear suspension arms and rear sub-frame corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 115,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 115,410 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 108,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 108,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,869 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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P243 LKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P243 LKY, 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 P243 LKY registered?

P243 LKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P243 LKY safe to buy?

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