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P699 MWJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,025 mi
Last recorded157,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 MWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 157,025 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 157,025 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 151,244 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 145,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 131,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 124,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 124,657 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bouth front tyers worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Jun 2006 116,526 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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P699 MWJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P699 MWJ, 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 P699 MWJ registered?

P699 MWJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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