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P482 LKJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,108 mi
Last recorded165,108 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 LKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 165,108 miles

e\m\l light on

Fail 22 Dec 2017 165,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

e\m\l light on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 162,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 152,691 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,909 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Apr 2013 147,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2012 146,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 139,414 miles

management lamp on

Fail 14 Apr 2011 139,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

management lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 131,618 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 131,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 122,719 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 110,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 95,616 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 95,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 85,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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.

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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P482 LKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P482 LKJ, 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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P482 LKJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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