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P556 HRR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,897 mi
Last recorded128,897 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 HRR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,897 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

lower windscreen delaminated

nearside rear bumper damage

nearside rear registration plate lamp lense missing

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Fail 5 Aug 2010 128,897 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

lower windscreen delaminated

nearside rear bumper damage

nearside rear registration plate lamp lense missing

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Pass 11 Aug 2009 125,818 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrosion inner face

nearside rear bumper,tailgate,nearside front bumper panels damage

nearside rear window tapped up

rear registration plate slight delamination

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

windscreen delamination

Fail 10 Aug 2009 125,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corrosion inner face

nearside rear bumper,tailgate,nearside front bumper panels damage

nearside rear window tapped up

rear registration plate slight delamination

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

windscreen delamination

Pass 11 Aug 2008 122,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom of windscreen delaminating

driver footwell wiring loom exposed

fuel filler pipe corrosion

fuel tank straps light corrosion

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside wiper arm fouling against bonnet

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

tailgate damaged

wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

Fail 11 Aug 2008 122,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom of windscreen delaminating

driver footwell wiring loom exposed

fuel filler pipe corrosion

fuel tank straps light corrosion

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front wiper blade rubber split

nearside rear bumper damaged

nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside rear door and wheel arch damaged

offside wiper arm fouling against bonnet

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

tailgate damaged

wheel alignment appears to require adjustment

Pass 17 Aug 2007 119,085 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2007 119,058 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 113,221 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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P556 HRR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P556 HRR, 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 P556 HRR registered?

P556 HRR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P556 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 HRR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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