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P732 SWC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

243,186 mi
Last recorded243,186 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 243,186 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 238,216 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 238,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 231,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Jan 2012 231,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Jan 2011 223,228 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Jan 2011 223,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 217,301 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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P732 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P732 SWC, 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 P732 SWC registered?

P732 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P732 SWC safe to buy?

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