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P534 RPU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,573 mi
Last recorded113,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 RPU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,573 miles

engine management light illuminated

play in neasr side rear anti-roll bar bush

Pass 26 Nov 2012 112,543 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 112,543 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 112,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 112,135 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,943 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 107,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 105,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 104,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 102,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 102,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P534 RPU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P534 RPU, 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 P534 RPU registered?

P534 RPU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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