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P651 RWC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 RWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2011 81,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s wiper blade poor

radiator leaks

slight play in rack

Pass 10 May 2010 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

screen cracked outside of swept area

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 10 May 2010 81,568 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

screen cracked outside of swept area

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,568 miles

front no plat poor condition

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2009 81,568 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plat poor condition

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2008 81,568 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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)

front n/plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 82,568 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 81,568 miles

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

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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P651 RWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel 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 P651 RWC, 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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P651 RWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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