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P913 MJA

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,087 mi
Last recorded127,087 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,087 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 12 Oct 2011 127,085 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,643 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 122,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 117,855 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil cooler leaking

play in o/s steering rack end

screen scratched

strong smell of fuel [no visible leaks]

Fail 23 Oct 2009 117,752 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cat rattles

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil cooler leaking

play in o/s steering rack end

screen scratched

strong smell of fuel [no visible leaks]

Pass 1 Nov 2008 113,491 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre treads close to legal limit

petrol flap missing

rear brake pipes corroded

rear bumper damage

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 107,726 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 107,726 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear light lens broken

wiper spindles worn

Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,174 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 102,171 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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P913 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P913 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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P913 MJA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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