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P275 SDE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,588 mi
Last recorded92,588 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 SDE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to & from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

damp stain on o/s/f brake caliper

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,077 miles

Central Rear high visabilty brake light not working

Damage too all corners of car

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box has slight leak & pipe split going into rear box (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on n/s & o/s/r brake pipes going to both wheel cylinders

Slight cracking on o/s/f tyre in tread pattern

Slight play in o/s steering rack end (drum stick)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

damage on n/s & o/s front wings

floor covers over brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

damage on n/s & o/s front wings

floor covers over brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,102 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s/f outer tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

damage to n/s & o/s front wings & bumper

floor covers over steel brake pipes

play in wiper arms

Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,102 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on n/s/f outer tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

damage to n/s & o/s front wings & bumper

floor covers over steel brake pipes

play in wiper arms

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f wing & bumper

floor covers over brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear exhuast

wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear on front discs

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,474 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,976 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 54,904 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,994 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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P275 SDE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P275 SDE, 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 P275 SDE registered?

P275 SDE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P275 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 SDE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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