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P584 MDA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP584 MDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [D] Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [D] Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 113,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High 1 .261 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [D] Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [D] Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREADS & OUTER WALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 86,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,812 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,812 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 79,208 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,950 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,949 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,722 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,722 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,163 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 75,163 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

coolant leaking from water pump

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,608 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,608 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,000 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,000 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear wheels binding slightly

front discs slightly coroded

nearside rear shocker slightly damp

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread and on sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2012 67,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear wheels binding slightly

front discs slightly coroded

nearside rear shocker slightly damp

offside rear tyre cracking in the tread and on sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,612 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 66,612 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,523 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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P584 MDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P584 MDA, 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 P584 MDA registered?

P584 MDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P584 MDA safe to buy?

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