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P435 GTF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

205,608 mi
Last recorded205,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 205,608 miles

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

slight side play in n/s/front wheel.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 205,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight side play in n/s/front wheel.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 197,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog light glass broken

Pass 1 Feb 2013 197,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front fog light glass broken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 188,846 miles

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

n/s/front fog lamp broken

slight side play in n/s/front wheel.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 180,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front washer jets working on rear switch

slight play near side front wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2011 180,039 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front washer jets working on rear switch

slight play near side front wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2009 163,386 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes (would benefit from attention)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges (stepped tread pattern)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge & slightly out of shape

recommend new tyre to offside front wheel

Fail 29 Oct 2009 163,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion in rear brake pipes (would benefit from attention)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on both edges

offside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges (stepped tread pattern)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge & slightly out of shape

recommend two new front tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2008 147,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 147,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2007 130,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 130,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 111,641 miles

advisory notes as per test number 294716256231

Fail 13 Sep 2006 111,641 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe(hose to valve)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2006 102,117 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 102,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P435 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P435 GTF, 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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P435 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 March 1997.

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