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P346 LWG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 LWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,610 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn ./

n/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping slightly ./

o/s/f indi lense cracked lense tape fitted./

rear brake hose ferrules corroded ./

siderepeter lense cover missing ./ lense tape over it ./

underbody corroson n./

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,032 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroding ./

corroson on n/s/f brake pipe and n/s/f brake hose ferrules ./

general underbody corroson ./

slight dulling over of headlamp covers ./

slight play in inner rack ends ./ and n/s/f w bearing /.

slight sponginess on brake pedal ./

slight weep on n/s/f outer cv gaiter not allowingingress time of test ./

Fail 17 Feb 2015 108,029 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroding ./

corroson on n/s/f brake pipe and n/s/f brake hose ferrules ./

general underbody corroson ./

n/s/r tyre been run flat and deflated ./ o/s/r tyre slightly deflated ./

slight dulling over of headlamp covers ./

slight play in inner rack ends ./ and n/s/f w bearing /.

slight sponginess on brake pedal ./

Pass 22 Feb 2014 106,630 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake inbalance ./

Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,629 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake inbalance ./

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,811 miles

18% front brake inbalance ./ limit 25%

brake fluid level low./

brake pipe general corroson/. front to rear/ into rear w cylinders./ / front and rear b hoses ferrules corroding ./

n/s/f tyre on legal limit./ 1.6 mm ./

slight foot brake travel./

slight play in n/s/f w bearing ./

slight play in steering rack area /enclosed./

small stonechip in zone a / slight split on front wipers /

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,875 miles

footbrake travel./ small stonechip in zone a ./ b fluid level low./ rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders surface corroson./ brake pipes into brake compensator surface corroson./

front tyres 1.6mm on edges./ n/s/r tyre low on pressure./ slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing./ slight play in o/s/f rack end./

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,562 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog lamp switch stiff

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

slight play in both front iner rack joints

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,132 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,431 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,991 miles

advise slight blow from around rear exhaust silencer

advise slight play in rear anti roll bar rubber mountings

advise small stone chip in windscreen in "a" zone

Pass 25 Feb 2006 76,900 miles

chip in windscreen looks like its been repaird in (a) zone

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P346 LWG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P346 LWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P346 LWG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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