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P778 CPE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

191,335 mi
Last recorded191,335 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 CPE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 191,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 191,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 187,180 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 187,167 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 181,682 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear brake imbalance

rear bumper damage

Fail 16 Mar 2011 181,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn

not tested emissions

offside front wheel bearing noisey

rear brake imbalance

rear bumper damage

Pass 17 Mar 2010 172,458 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front rack end has slight play in it

Fail 9 Mar 2010 172,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside front rack end has slight play in it

Pass 11 Mar 2009 161,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear anti roll bar play

sterring rack has slight play in it

Fail 4 Mar 2009 161,220 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sterring rack has slight play in it

Pass 3 Mar 2008 151,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 139,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 139,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 9 Mar 2006 123,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 123,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P778 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P778 CPE, 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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P778 CPE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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