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P495 HJO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 HJO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,447 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,446 miles

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

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

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,935 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play nearside front bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,456 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

slight play nearside front bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

slight play nearside front bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,224 miles

slight play nearside front bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,730 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wishbone bushs spliting

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,272 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 95,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,404 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 58,138 miles

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)

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar saddle clamp bushes

Pass 24 May 2007 52,815 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp not afecting beam image or light output

crack in offside rear fog light lense not showing white light

slight water ingress to rear nuymber plate

Pass 15 May 2006 46,720 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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P495 HJO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P495 HJO, 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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P495 HJO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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