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P848 ECJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 ECJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 109,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,502 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 91,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 88,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 87,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 84,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 82,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear high level brake light on benefit to the presenter

Nearside Front under tray loose but not lightly to fall off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 82,410 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear high level brake light on benefit to the presenter

Nearside Front under tray loose but not lightly to fall off

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 80,845 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 80,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 78,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 76,729 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 74,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 71,901 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 69,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 66,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 60,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,395 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2007 52,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,748 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P848 ECJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P848 ECJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P848 ECJ registered?

P848 ECJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P848 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 ECJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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