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P778 EJK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,135 mi
Last recorded119,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 EJK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 119,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,321 miles

Centre stop lamp in operative.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Temporary repair carried out to rear silencer.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 92,311 miles

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

Centre stop lamp in operative.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Temporary repair carried out to rear silencer.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,307 miles

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight movement in n/side of steering rack.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,307 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight movement in n/side of steering rack.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,517 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,367 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 47,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,607 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,607 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJK, 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 P778 EJK registered?

P778 EJK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P778 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 EJK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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