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P281 UDL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,767 mi
Last recorded124,767 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 UDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 124,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 110,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 102,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 102,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,899 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,430 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,300 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 80,016 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,218 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 73,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 70,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,856 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,473 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 58,822 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,740 miles

1,Rear number plate slightly faded.

2,Rear brake compensator bracket slightly bent.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,216 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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P281 UDL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P281 UDL, 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 P281 UDL registered?

P281 UDL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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