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P623 JTS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,705 mi
Last recorded175,705 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 JTS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 175,705 miles

front exhaust joint leaking

nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2010 175,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front exhaust joint leaking

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2009 64,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 153,383 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside inner cv boot bust

nearside rear tyre wall cracked all round

offside inner cv boot leaking

offside rear tyre wearing in on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2008 153,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside inner cv boot bust

gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall cracked all round

offside inner cv boot leaking

offside rear tyre wearing in on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 151,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 148,749 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 148,671 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P623 JTS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P623 JTS, 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 P623 JTS registered?

P623 JTS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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