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P578 UFA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,758 mi
Last recorded124,758 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 UFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,758 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,330 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,044 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 75,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 72,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 61,185 miles

slight play in both front steering tie rods

stone chip in (zone A) part of windscreen less than 10mm

Fail 22 Jul 2006 60,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P578 UFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P578 UFA, 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 P578 UFA registered?

P578 UFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P578 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 UFA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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