MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine fault lamp on. exhaust corroded, repaired using paste and slightly blowing in places. radiator heavily corroded. fuel pipes corroded. brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine fault lamp on. exhaust corroded, repaired using paste and slightly blowing in places. radiator heavily corroded. fuel pipes corroded. brake pipes corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c) DANGEROUS
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes inc hand brake adj
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P470 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P470 FAU, 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 P470 FAU registered?
P470 FAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.
Is P470 FAU safe to buy?
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