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P58 SMY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

249,727 mi
Last recorded249,727 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 SMY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 249,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill with in 30 cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail ex play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 239,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 231,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 220,088 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 220,088 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 211,313 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 203,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 203,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 196,981 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 196,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both outer rear brake pipes rusting

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight judder both rear brake drums

Pass 14 May 2012 191,160 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn / splitting

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 5 May 2012 190,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn / splitting

both front shock absorbers damp

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 30 Apr 2011 183,887 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 177,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 May 2009 170,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 164,670 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 156,691 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 156,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 147,219 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 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P58 SMY, 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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P58 SMY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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