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P463 YCK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 YCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,365 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 96,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine has a missfire

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,741 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 85,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,901 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,901 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,157 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 66,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 63,894 miles

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

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

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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P463 YCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P463 YCK, 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 P463 YCK registered?

P463 YCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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