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P68 MHJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,358 mi
Last recorded145,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 145,358 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 May 2010 138,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 138,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 127,901 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN THIN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW APP. 2M.M.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 30 Apr 2009 127,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN THIN

ENGINE VERY LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW APP. 2M.M.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 11 Apr 2008 117,375 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 117,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded also aircon belt broken

Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,523 miles

n/s front tyre has flat spot on tread and n/s front wheel bearing has slight play and various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 94,395 miles

ADVISE IMBALANCE AT FRONT BRAKES 16%

ADVISE SLIGHT RATTLE AT CAT. CONVERTER

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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P68 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P68 MHJ, 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 P68 MHJ registered?

P68 MHJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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