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P37 WDS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,456 mi
Last recorded161,456 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 WDS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 161,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 127,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 127,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 122,473 miles

Battery insecure

slight tear in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 5 Jul 2007 122,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

slight tear in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,559 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 111,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P37 WDS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P37 WDS, 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 P37 WDS registered?

P37 WDS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P37 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 WDS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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