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P879 LWA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 96,392 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,240 miles

Exhaust system catalytic convertor elements rattling

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 96,240 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system catalytic convertor elements rattling

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,189 miles

rust to rear fuel and brake pipes,,engine light on,,stone chips to headlight,,rattle from exhaust??

Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 95,895 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2008 95,894 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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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P879 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P879 LWA, 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 P879 LWA registered?

P879 LWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P879 LWA safe to buy?

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