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P519 PEW

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,575 mi
Last recorded179,575 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 PEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 179,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 177,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 174,479 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2018 174,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and low covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and low covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases look's to be from flex coupling? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre poor, perishing/ cracking, tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep

clutch slipping?

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner rear sill's, prescribed area's not excessive

damage to rear sill lip's

Pass 21 Jul 2017 166,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both rear inner sills rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2017 166,058 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2016 161,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 160,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 155,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 150,679 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 150,632 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 145,431 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 145,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 139,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre feathered on edges

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2011 132,020 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 120,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 114,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,533 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 100,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jul 2005 92,004 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P519 PEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P519 PEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P519 PEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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