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P282 FNU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,639 mi
Last recorded232,639 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 232,639 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 232,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 203,650 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 193,607 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 193,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 169,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 121,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,594 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,011 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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P282 FNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P282 FNU, 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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P282 FNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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