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P275 XCW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 XCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 102,307 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 102,307 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,301 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 101,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,109 miles

n/s/r strut slight leakage

Fail 12 Feb 2015 79,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r strut slight leakage

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,974 miles

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 73,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 56,138 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,363 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 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

P275 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P275 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 XCW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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