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P449 SHX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside wiper blade ends split

Play in both rear anti roll bar D-bushes

Slight play in both front tie rod arms

Fail 22 Mar 2013 114,686 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade ends split

Play in both rear anti roll bar D-bushes

Slight play in both front tie rod arms

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid low in resevoir

coolant low

front screen washers work off of rear switch

slight play in o/s steering rack end knuckle

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid low in resevoir

coolant low

front screen washers work off of rear switch

slight play in o/s steering rack end knuckle

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

n/s gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s steering rack end knuckle

Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,459 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

n/s gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s steering rack end knuckle

Pass 3 Apr 2010 83,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,784 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 80,739 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 78,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,945 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 88,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 73,883 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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P449 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P449 SHX, 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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P449 SHX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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