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P552 YKS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 YKS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 120,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 120,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 113,776 miles

advise steering rack ball end worn

Fail 9 Dec 2009 113,776 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

advise steering rack ball end worn

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,205 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 97,267 miles

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

o/s/n/s/f tyres inner tred worn

Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,267 miles

o/s/n/s/f tyres inner tred worn

Pass 8 Dec 2006 89,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,960 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 80,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P552 YKS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 P552 YKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P552 YKS registered?

P552 YKS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P552 YKS safe to buy?

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