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P683 MWB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,511 mi
Last recorded146,511 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 MWB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 146,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 146,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 123,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 123,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 100,676 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 88,725 miles

20% imbalance front brakes

Pass 6 May 2009 86,358 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 84,634 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 84,634 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 80,927 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,740 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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P683 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P683 MWB, 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 P683 MWB registered?

P683 MWB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P683 MWB safe to buy?

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