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P270 XTX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,552 mi
Last recorded204,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 XTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 204,552 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 204,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 193,404 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 191,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front number plate slightly deterated

Front pipe has been repaired and welded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear fog swithch works but sticks slightly

Slight play in O/S/F tie rod

Pass 25 Jan 2010 168,456 miles

Front side lights dim

No handbrake warning light

Slight oil leak

Slight play in rack

Fail 25 Jan 2010 168,456 miles

Front side lights dim

No handbrake warning light

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

Slight oil leak

Slight play in rack

Pass 29 Jan 2009 131,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 131,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 131,754 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 95,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 79,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,479 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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P270 XTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P270 XTX, 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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P270 XTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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