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P834 LOB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 LOB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 124,615 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack in poor condition

tracking

Fail 12 Nov 2012 118,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres starting to crack in poor condition

tracking

Pass 16 Jun 2011 117,015 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Jun 2011 117,015 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,683 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 76,330 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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P834 LOB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P834 LOB, 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 P834 LOB registered?

P834 LOB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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