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P321 JBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,723 mi
Last recorded188,723 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 JBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 188,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2012 186,214 miles

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

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

Nearside rear inner sill/floor slightly corroded

Offside rear inner sill/floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 169,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear sill to floor corroding badly

Pass 15 Sep 2010 141,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 119,026 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,721 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P321 JBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P321 JBC, 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 P321 JBC registered?

P321 JBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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