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P815 AUT

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,844 mi
Last recorded169,844 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 AUT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 169,844 miles

both front rackend have slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2013 169,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both front rackend have slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2012 162,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 162,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 143,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 143,619 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 132,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,081 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,112 miles

very slight free play in steering rack. all brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,168 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2006 98,341 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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P815 AUT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P815 AUT, 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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P815 AUT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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