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P431 HUJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,900 mi
Last recorded139,900 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 HUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 139,900 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 139,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offside rack boot twisted

Pass 1 Feb 2011

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 117,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 117,201 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front wiper blades split

Movement in steering rack

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,745 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 92,745 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 90,558 miles

advise rear brake hoses

Fail 9 May 2007 90,558 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 137,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 137,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise brake fluid level

advise exhaust

advise steering rack

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P431 HUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P431 HUJ, 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 P431 HUJ registered?

P431 HUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P431 HUJ safe to buy?

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