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P619 DDV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,293 mi
Last recorded189,293 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 DDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2013 189,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 189,293 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 186,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 184,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 176,096 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 176,096 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 168,693 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 168,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 161,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 161,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 150,027 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 150,027 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 134,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 134,635 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P619 DDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P619 DDV, 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 P619 DDV registered?

P619 DDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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