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P545 FAS

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 FAS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipe is corroded and showing signs of leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 126,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel filler pipe is corroded and showing signs of leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,995 miles

fuel filler pipes are corroded

offside rear arch is coroded and holed

Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler pipes are corroded

offside rear arch is coroded and holed

Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,508 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch rusted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,508 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 104,449 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering operation slight noise.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 96,994 miles

Fuel tank, mounting straps & filler pipes corroded.

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

Slight noise & oil dampness from power steering pump area.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 96,994 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank, mounting straps & filler pipes corroded.

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

Slight noise & oil dampness from power steering pump area.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 83,358 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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P545 FAS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P545 FAS, 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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P545 FAS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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