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P591 DOF

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 DOF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear top suspension mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear top suspension mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,491 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 117,455 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 117,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 113,216 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 113,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,330 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,934 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 107,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,934 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 102,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 99,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 97,884 miles

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

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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P591 DOF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 P591 DOF, 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 P591 DOF registered?

P591 DOF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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