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P632 HRC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2011 140,410 miles

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

Engine missfire

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 133,836 miles

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded on filler neck

n/s/f inner cv joint gaitor slight oil leak

o/s headlamp cover missing

oil round gear box

radiator corroded and in poor condition

rear inner sills corroded

scuff marks to bumper corners

surface corrosion to brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 133,836 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded on filler neck

n/s/f inner cv joint gaitor slight oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s headlamp cover missing

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

oil round gear box

radiator corroded and in poor condition

rear inner sills corroded

scuff marks to bumper corners

surface corrosion to brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 129,193 miles

Whhel trims are damaged/ Off side front tyre is worn on outer edge/ Slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes/ Exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2009 129,193 miles

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

Whhel trims are damaged/ Off side front tyre is worn on outer edge/ Slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes/ Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 124,213 miles

corrosion around front to rear metal brake pipes,not fully visable due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 102,692 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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P632 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey 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 P632 HRC, 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 P632 HRC registered?

P632 HRC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 June 1997.

Is P632 HRC safe to buy?

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