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P685 WHO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,637 mi
Last recorded103,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 WHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2010 103,637 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 94,780 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

high uneven rear brake reading on brake roller tester,the rear brakes might require adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,780 miles

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

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

high uneven rear brake reading on brake roller tester,the rear brakes might require adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jul 2008 86,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,575 miles

all tyres wearing on edges.some damage front no plate

Pass 28 Jul 2005 66,689 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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P685 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P685 WHO, 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 P685 WHO registered?

P685 WHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P685 WHO safe to buy?

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