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P596 AJL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,787 mi
Last recorded108,787 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 AJL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 108,787 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 107,922 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all brake flexis perishing

all suspension shows age/wear

exhaust heavily corroded at cat

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 105,696 miles

all tyres going out of shape

drive belt perished

exhaust for corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes for play

Fail 22 Jan 2009 105,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all tyres going out of shape

drive belt perished

exhaust for corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes for play

Fail 14 Nov 2007 105,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 95,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 88,078 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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P596 AJL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P596 AJL, 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 P596 AJL registered?

P596 AJL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P596 AJL safe to buy?

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