MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
n/s/f fog lamp glass broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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P487 XVL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 P487 XVL, 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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P487 XVL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.
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