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P328 FCH

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,318 mi
Last recorded129,318 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 FCH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 129,318 miles

offside / nearside rear seat belts not checked child seats in place

offside front tierod worn slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2011 129,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside / nearside rear seat belts not checked child seats in place

offside front tierod worn slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 128,584 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 128,584 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

vehicle is overheating.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 127,412 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2009 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2008 126,174 miles

SMALL CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL TO TREAD /// NOT FAILABLE AT PRESENT///

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 126,161 miles

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

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

SMALL CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL TO TREAD /// NOT FAILABLE AT PRESENT///

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 124,449 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre not in excess to fail to MOT standards

Pass 23 Aug 2006 121,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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P328 FCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P328 FCH, 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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P328 FCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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