MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,809 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine management light on
off side front seat belt clip spring poor
off side rear number plate light suspect
radiator vanes poor
suspect power steering fluid leak - over master cylinder -
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
brake fluid down
front brake pads low
metal brake pipes start of corrosion
near side rear number plate light suspect contact
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P838 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P838 XCW, 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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How do I check the history of P838 XCW?
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What year was P838 XCW registered?
P838 XCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 February 1997.
Is P838 XCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P838 XCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P838 XCW have outstanding finance?
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