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P646 FOJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,794 mi
Last recorded121,794 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 FOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 120,996 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 120,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 119,837 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 119,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 118,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 113,410 miles

Ball joints play side to side

Disks correded

Fuel pipe correded

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

R Brakes pipes correded

Rear Anti roll bar bushes got play

Shokes bouncey

Steering got play side to side

Pass 28 Nov 2007 111,482 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 107,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 107,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 103,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 123,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P646 FOJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P646 FOJ, 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 P646 FOJ registered?

P646 FOJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P646 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P646 FOJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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