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P57 FJH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,535 mi
Last recorded85,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 FJH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,366 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 75,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre has small buldge on the outer wall

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear tyre has small cracks all around wall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,696 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 66,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front wishbone bushes worn

offside front tyre out of shape

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2008 62,211 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play, off-side rack end

near-side front seat belt buckle operation faulty

Pass 16 Jan 2008 62,211 miles

slight play, off-side rack end

near-side front seat belt buckle operation faulty

Fail 17 Jan 2007 55,237 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,237 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 44,772 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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P57 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P57 FJH, 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 P57 FJH registered?

P57 FJH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P57 FJH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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