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P656 XFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,557 mi
Last recorded153,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 XFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 153,557 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 146,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

can't see if tow bar mountin is correctly fitted by spare wheel carrier. not loose or fractured.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 146,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,883 miles

centre stop not working?

Fail 7 Jul 2011 139,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

centre stop not working?

Pass 15 Jul 2010 130,487 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 130,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,198 miles

front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

near side front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

rear anti roll bar shows signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2009 119,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front coil springs shows signs of corrosion

near side front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

rear anti roll bar shows signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2008 107,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,824 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 77,165 miles

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

Offside Front 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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P656 XFG 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 61.5%.

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 P656 XFG, 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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P656 XFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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