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P844 KRD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 KRD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 107,186 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 107,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,939 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 100,939 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 93,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 93,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 87,133 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,713 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 78,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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P844 KRD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P844 KRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P844 KRD registered?

P844 KRD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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