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P28 FVN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,624 mi
Last recorded150,624 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 FVN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,624 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 150,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 137,162 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,125 miles

EML on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 136,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 135,078 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 135,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 134,712 miles

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

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 132,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 126,203 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 118,458 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 111,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 103,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,213 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 87,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,435 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 80,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

advise nearside front lower suspension rear bush split ,but not collapsed,so ok for mot.

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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P28 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P28 FVN, 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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P28 FVN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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