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P453 YUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,230 mi
Last recorded77,230 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 YUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 77,230 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight imbalance of rear foot brakes

Fail 13 May 2011 77,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight imbalance of rear foot brakes

Pass 4 May 2010 75,481 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 75,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,551 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 72,450 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 68,642 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 68,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 64,917 miles

o/s/f floor pan seam split around rubber bung

Pass 16 May 2006 61,259 miles

fluctuation to front brake readings

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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P453 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P453 YUF, 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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P453 YUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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