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P498 KNV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,756 mi
Last recorded141,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 KNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch tender

n,s rear tyre badley perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 141,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n,s rear tyre badley perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 136,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 136,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 131,418 miles

front no plate poor con

Fail 1 Jun 2010 131,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate poor con

Fail 10 Jun 2009 126,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no, plate poor con.

o s rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 126,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no, plate poor con.

o s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 121,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate poor con.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 121,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate poor con.

Fail 30 May 2007 116,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 116,920 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 113,336 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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P498 KNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P498 KNV, 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 P498 KNV registered?

P498 KNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P498 KNV safe to buy?

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