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P318 ORW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 ORW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,979 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 88,974 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,911 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 78,725 miles

front tyres worn low

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,890 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 70,638 miles

Accident damage to offside

Centre stop lamp not illuminating

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,638 miles

Accident damage to offside

Centre stop lamp not illuminating

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,116 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,681 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,956 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,728 miles

rear brakes slight binding - not holding on on rbt

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 39,374 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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P318 ORW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P318 ORW, 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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P318 ORW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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