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P369 OJA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,642 mi
Last recorded161,642 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 OJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 161,642 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 161,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 158,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 142,493 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 141,638 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 131,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 115,318 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 115,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,078 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,955 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 60,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,108 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,108 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,752 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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P369 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 P369 OJA, 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 P369 OJA registered?

P369 OJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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