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P36 LFL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

229,000 mi
Last recorded229,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 LFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 229,000 miles

Ball joints got play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Disks scored

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shokes bouncey

Fail 18 Dec 2013 229,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Shokes bouncey

Ball joints got play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Disks scored

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 214,092 miles

Ball joints got play

Brake flaxi pipes perrashed

Disks scored and jedders

F Seats channels worn

F Wheel bearings got play

Fuel pipes and fuel filler pipes corroded

O S R Lence cracked cover by repair tape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shokes bouncey

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 214,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Ball joints got play

Brake flaxi pipes perrashed

Disks scored and jedders

F Seats channels worn

F Wheel bearings got play

Fuel pipes and fuel filler pipes corroded

O S R Lence cracked cover by repair tape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shokes bouncey

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 201,446 miles

F Brake geting low

Fuel pipes corrded

N S F Tyre low from edges

N S R Lence cracked

Shokes bouncey

Pass 24 Nov 2010 186,496 miles

Disks scored

H Brake slightly high

R Bumper damange

R lights cracked and got condisation

Shokes bouncey

Fail 24 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Disks scored

H Brake slightly high

R Bumper damange

R lights cracked and got condisation

Shokes bouncey

Pass 7 Dec 2009 174,939 miles

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

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

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

cat rattle

underside of car dirty

Fail 4 Dec 2009 174,939 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

cat rattle

underside of car dirty

Pass 10 Dec 2008 170,114 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 170,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 164,505 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

wear in offside rack

Fail 29 Oct 2007 164,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

wear in offside rack

Pass 22 Sep 2006 152,162 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 152,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 140,375 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 140,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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P36 LFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P36 LFL, 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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P36 LFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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