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P573 FRA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,018 mi
Last recorded210,018 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 FRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 210,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 207,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 197,317 miles

Offside Front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2015 188,809 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 178,228 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 168,419 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 168,417 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 160,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 160,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 153,776 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 153,773 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 148,495 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 148,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyre are slightly flate

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 144,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 144,208 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 144,155 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 139,221 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front wheel distorted

play in nearside steering rack

welding repairs heavily covered in underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2008 139,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing low

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 132,321 miles

Slight play in steering rack, not excessive.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 132,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering rack, not excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2006 126,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P573 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P573 FRA, 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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P573 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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