MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from nearside of load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
Front coil springs corroded
Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement
Rear anti roll bar corroded
Rear of both sills corroded
Rear subframe corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management lamp indicates a fault
fuel filler pipes corroded
steering wheel cover fitted
Engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stone chip in windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stone chip in windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EML on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
EML on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
rear fuel lines slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Both sides of steering rack appear to have slight freeplay.
Movement in both rear anti-roll bar rubber mounting bushes.
Radiator deteriorated (not leaking).
Rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Battery insecure
Both sides of steering rack appear to have slight freeplay.
Movement in both rear anti-roll bar rubber mounting bushes.
Radiator deteriorated (not leaking).
Rear metal brake pipes corroded.
1,radiator in poor condition,2,wiper linkage worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1,radiator in poor condition,2,wiper linkage worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads getting low
front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
nearside front tyre close to limits
offside rear tyre right on legal limit
Both rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play
Nearside front tyre worn on edges
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P554 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P554 CPF, 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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P554 CPF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 February 1997.
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