CarVerify

Free Car Check

P592 FNR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,481 mi
Last recorded106,481 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 FNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,481 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 106,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 101,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,677 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 82,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,906 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,451 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks but locks

Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks but locks

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,157 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,022 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,391 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,745 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
Full Toyota Carina E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P592 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P592 FNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P592 FNR?

You can check the full history of P592 FNR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P592 FNR registered?

P592 FNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P592 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P592 FNR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P592 FNR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P592 FNR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.