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P684 XHG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,766 mi
Last recorded58,766 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 XHG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,766 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 58,688 miles

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

Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre showing deterioration

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre showing deterioration

unable to open boot

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,358 miles

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 7 May 2014 49,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 7 May 2013 48,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre beginning to perish on the outer wall

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,746 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 39,475 miles

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

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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P684 XHG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P684 XHG, 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 P684 XHG registered?

P684 XHG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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