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P581 FRA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,143 mi
Last recorded153,143 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 FRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 153,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 149,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 144,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 132,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 132,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 119,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 119,687 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 110,117 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 110,117 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

some play in steering rack

wear in rear anti-roll bar links/bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2006 101,952 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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P581 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 P581 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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P581 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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