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P596 FRA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,795 mi
Last recorded142,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 FRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 142,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 142,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 142,588 miles

condition of front number plate

fuel filler neck corroded

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 29 Jun 2021 142,554 miles

brake pipes cooroded

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,413 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

Fail 1 Jul 2020 142,413 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 30 May 2019 142,187 miles

near side rear shock absorber damp

Fail 22 May 2019 142,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

near side rear shock absorber damp

slight binding on off side rear brake

Pass 24 May 2018 142,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 141,575 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 140,894 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 140,232 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 137,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 135,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 134,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 132,186 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 131,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2008 130,006 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 129,015 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 127,558 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 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P596 FRA, 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 FRA registered?

P596 FRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P596 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 FRA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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