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P282 LVU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,840 mi
Last recorded84,840 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,840 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s steering rack / steering

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,337 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn low

slight play in steering rack inner joints

surface corrosion to floors and inner sills

Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn low

slight play in steering rack inner joints

surface corrosion to floors and inner sills

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,679 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

power steering pump 'noisy'

Fail 27 Jan 2009 74,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

power steering pump 'noisy'

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine / gearbox area oily

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

nearside mirror poor

slight play / knock from steering

Fail 11 Feb 2008 69,163 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine / gearbox area oily

nearside front anti roll bar link slightly worn

nearside mirror poor

slight play / knock from steering

Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,918 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear washer inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,918 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear washer inoperative

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,487 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 56,487 miles

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

n/s f tyre inner sidewall cracked

rear tyres 2.0mm tread on inner edges

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 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVU, 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 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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