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P854 LWA

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,607 mi
Last recorded111,607 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 111,607 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL Brake Pipes starting to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi - perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi - perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,272 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 104,929 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 104,929 miles

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

ENGINE MISFIRE

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,176 miles

ALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.

Fuel Filler Pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 102,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

ALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.

Fuel Filler Pipes slightly corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,994 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust Section has internal rattle.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 98,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust Section has internal rattle.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 95,808 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

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

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,097 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,869 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Slight Oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,966 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,355 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn on ALL edges. Suggest Underinflation.

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight Oil leak.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

mark on o/s/f tyre outer wall

poor connection n/s/f side lamp bulb

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

small leak from g/box

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Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,567 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/70/14h

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

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

front tyres on 1.6 and 2mm only

play in rack unit

slight play in offside track rod end

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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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P854 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P854 LWA, 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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P854 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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