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P903 GTF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,739 mi
Last recorded182,739 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 182,739 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 180,128 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 180,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 176,348 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 176,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 170,183 miles

headlamps conversion kit fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 164,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 158,562 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 158,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,449 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 152,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f+n/s/f wiper linkages shown lots play

Pass 10 Apr 2015 145,957 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2014 139,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 133,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 129,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 129,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,201 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 122,201 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 116,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 109,732 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 103,015 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 103,012 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,894 miles

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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P903 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P903 GTF, 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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P903 GTF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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