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P56 VWR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,541 mi
Last recorded89,541 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 VWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 89,541 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2014 89,538 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,974 miles

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 84,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine managment warning light on

Pass 23 May 2011 74,418 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 74,407 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,445 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 63,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P56 VWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P56 VWR, 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 P56 VWR registered?

P56 VWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P56 VWR safe to buy?

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