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P370 LKN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,389 mi
Last recorded118,389 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 LKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,014 miles

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

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

engine M I L light up on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,964 miles

Engine management fault light stay's on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S & O/S Wiper blade ends split.

N/S/R Tyre tread wearing on outer edge.

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

O/S/R Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,161 miles

Oil leak

front and rear no plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,461 miles

Engine management fault light stay's on.

Front & Rear number plate's begin to show deterioration.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,010 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Front & rear number plate begin: to deteriorate.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,302 miles

engine mangerment warnning lamp stays on

front number plate showing deterioration

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,207 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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P370 LKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P370 LKN, 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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P370 LKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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