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P912 MJA

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 141,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust is starting to corrode nad deteriorate

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills are starting to corrode surface rust

front n/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,465 miles

Oil leak

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)

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to deteriorate

rear o/s number plate light dull

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jan 2014 134,465 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)

Oil leak

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)

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear and side walls starting to deteriorate

rear o/s number plate light dull

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,111 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s number plate light innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s number plate light innop

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Mar 2012 123,435 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are cracking and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

n/s front side light dull

rear o/s no plate light dull

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to detreriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2012 123,433 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls are cracking and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

n/s front side light dull

rear o/s no plate light dull

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to detreriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2011 118,289 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains startiung to corrode

Fail 7 Jan 2011 118,289 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/sn/s rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains startiung to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2010 113,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Jan 2010 113,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2008 102,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 94,119 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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P912 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P912 MJA, 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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P912 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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