MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front bumper insecure
slight interaction in rear lights
all welding covered in thick excessive underseal
engine mmanagement light on
front grill insecure
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
engine mmanagement light on
front grill insecure
nearside front bumper insecure
slight interaction in rear lights
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
aims on limits
all under car covered by substance unable to check coponents properley
boot slightly sticking
brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly
exhaust emmits slight smoke
exhaust system coroded
front brakes slightly juddering
front panel coroded
fuel filler neck coroded
fuel tank covered by substance unable to check properly
n/s/r shocker slightly damp
oil leak/ due to oil leak unable to check under engine coponents properley
sills covered by substance unable to check properly
steering rack has slight play
windscreen has a slight stone chip in it
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all under car covered by substance unable to check coponents properley
boot slightly sticking
brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly
exhaust system coroded
front brakes slightly juddering
front panel coroded
fuel filler neck coroded
n/s/r shocker slightly damp
oil leak/ due to oil leak unable to check under engine coponents properley
steering rack has slight play
steering rack has slight play
windscreen has a slight stone chip in it
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear shocker slight leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P34 JSP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P34 JSP, 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 P34 JSP registered?
P34 JSP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 April 1997.
Is P34 JSP safe to buy?
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