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P274 RHJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 RHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,899 miles

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,153 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside front chassis corroding near subframe mount.

Offside rear sill starting to corrode.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,229 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated, fraying on edge.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside front chassis starting to corrode near front subframe mount.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,061 miles

exhaust getting rusty.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,875 miles

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge and offside rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 68,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 58,053 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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P274 RHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P274 RHJ, 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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P274 RHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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