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P527 YAA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 YAA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2011 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged

metal brake pipes to and from rear load sensor valve coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 110,210 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged

metal brake pipes to and from rear load sensor valve coroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wear in front anti-roll bar end drop links

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,944 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 92,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,186 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 83,186 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 74,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate deterioating

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 18 Jan 2006 64,932 miles

advise near side front tyre getting low

advise slight play in near side steering rack end

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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P527 YAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P527 YAA, 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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P527 YAA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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