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P585 MDA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 MDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 160,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 157,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 128,929 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

taxi gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,631 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 72,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 71,108 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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P585 MDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P585 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 P585 MDA registered?

P585 MDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P585 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 MDA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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