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P58 ECH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 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

RegistrationP58 ECH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,966 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 77,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,628 miles

Battert req new cambelt replacement overdue

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SRS light on Osf headlamp washer unsecure

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,428 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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P58 ECH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P58 ECH, 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 P58 ECH registered?

P58 ECH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 January 1997.

Is P58 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P58 ECH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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