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P586 REX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,535 mi
Last recorded174,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 REX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 174,535 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 174,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 166,886 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 166,886 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 162,535 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 162,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2011 155,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 143,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 133,655 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2008

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2007 110,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 96,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,996 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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P586 REX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P586 REX, 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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P586 REX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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