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P769 GRA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 GRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 114,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 114,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 108,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,174 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 93,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,317 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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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P769 GRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P769 GRA, 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 P769 GRA registered?

P769 GRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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