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P745 BFR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 BFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2007 93,125 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,125 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 83,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 83,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 78,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 78,495 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P745 BFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P745 BFR, 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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P745 BFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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