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P654 ANL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,146 mi
Last recorded131,146 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 ANL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,146 miles

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

second hand linkages and steering arm fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 131,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 125,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,949 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2008 119,949 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2007 118,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 118,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 110,053 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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P654 ANL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red 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 P654 ANL, 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 P654 ANL registered?

P654 ANL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P654 ANL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P654 ANL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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