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P48 PBA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,146 mi
Last recorded138,146 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 PBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,146 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 131,668 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 127,549 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,151 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 122,083 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 122,083 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 118,973 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 118,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 115,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 110,565 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 110,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 104,571 miles

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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P48 PBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P48 PBA, 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 P48 PBA registered?

P48 PBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is P48 PBA safe to buy?

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