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P512 SSK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,880 mi
Last recorded70,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 SSK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 70,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler and breather pipes severly corroded

fuel tank and straps corroded

n/s rear tyre slight damage sidewall

Pass 21 May 2010 67,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre perrished

slight play in offside steering component

Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre perrished

slight play in offside steering component

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,442 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,231 miles

Rear silencer has temporary repair.

brake pipes corroded at ends beside unions where protective coating finishes.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 58,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer has temporary repair.

brake pipes corroded at ends beside unions where protective coating finishes.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,001 miles

front brake high imbalance

power steering reservoir overfill

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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P512 SSK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P512 SSK, 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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P512 SSK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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