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P690 NKU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,142 mi
Last recorded145,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 NKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 134,638 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tires perished

inner steering rack joints have play

Fail 29 Apr 2016 133,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tires perished

inner steering rack joints have play

Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tires slight perishing

both front shock absorbers weak

both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,135 miles

light corrosion to rear fuel pipes

light corrosion to underbody and rear brake pipes

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 5 Apr 2013 123,706 miles

slight fluid leak from nearside rear shock absorber

slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 4 Feb 2012 120,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 117,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 114,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 111,240 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 111,240 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 107,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2007 102,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2006 96,123 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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P690 NKU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P690 NKU, 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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P690 NKU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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