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P626 GTF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,424 mi
Last recorded125,424 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 125,424 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles loose in exhaust ?

oil level close to minimum

rear tyre walls starting to perish

wheel centres covered

Pass 19 Jul 2011 124,667 miles

wheel nuts covered

**** coolant leak at water pump , recommend attention a.s.a.p ****

N/S/F TYRE TREEAD AT LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGED , SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE , EVIDENCE OF BEING RUN FLAT , RECOMMEND REPLACE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW

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

exhaust deteriorated , catalytic coverter deteriorated internals insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2011 124,667 miles

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

**** coolant leak at water pump , recommend attention a.s.a.p ****

N/S/F TYRE TREEAD AT LEGAL LIMIT

N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGED , SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE , EVIDENCE OF BEING RUN FLAT , RECOMMEND REPLACE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW

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

exhaust deteriorated , catalytic coverter deteriorated internals insecure

wheel nuts covered

Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,554 miles

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

exhaust rattling

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 122,531 miles

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

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

exhaust rattling

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 120,037 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape & cracking , recommend replace

noise from exhaust , suspect catalytic convertor element insecure , recommend replace, can colapse & block system

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel nuts covered

Fail 2 Jul 2009 120,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slighly out of shape & cracking , recommend replace

noise from exhaust , suspect catalytic convertor element insecure , recommend replace, can colapse & block system

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel nuts covered

Pass 4 Jul 2008 117,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system fouling on underside at rear

nearside rear tyre perishing , recommend replace

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

wheel nuts covered

Fail 28 Jun 2008 117,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust system fouling on underside at rear

nearside rear tyre perishing , recommend replace

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wheel nuts covered

Fail 11 May 2007 114,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

a.b.s warning light flahed during brake test only on one application rest of test ok recommend inspection ?

baffles loose in exhaust

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

wheel centers covered

Pass 11 May 2007 114,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

a.b.s warning light flahed during brake test only on one application rest of test ok recommend inspection ?

baffles loose in exhaust

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

wheel centers covered

Fail 11 May 2006 109,057 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 109,057 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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P626 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P626 GTF, 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 P626 GTF registered?

P626 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P626 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P626 GTF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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