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P833 LKP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,415 mi
Last recorded151,415 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 LKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 151,415 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 151,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,838 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

handbrake mechanism tight

nearside headlight unit damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

water in offside front indicator

Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,838 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

handbrake mechanism tight

nearside headlight unit damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

water in offside front indicator

Pass 24 Feb 2012 145,656 miles

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

idle speed fast

one front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 145,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

idle speed fast

one front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 142,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to off side rear hose corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

idle speed high

near side rear centre anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 142,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipe to off side rear hose corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

idle speed high

near side rear centre anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 140,177 miles

slight blow in exhaust rear box

Fail 27 Jan 2009 137,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 137,032 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 131,754 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 131,640 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front electric window inoperative

rear middle seat belt buckle plastic case missing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 121,452 miles

emissions still close/on limits today. †tyres treads edges slightly worn †screen chipped on limits today

Pass 16 Jan 2006 110,990 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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P833 LKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P833 LKP, 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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P833 LKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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