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P915 TMW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,381 mi
Last recorded140,381 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 TMW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2020 140,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 137,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,525 miles

power steering slightly noisey

Pass 2 May 2017 132,368 miles

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 26 Apr 2016 130,325 miles

n/s/f tyre balding on inner edge advise early replacment

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in both inner rack ends

slight movement in n/s/r drop link ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,129 miles

power steering system noisy

slight play to o/s/r link end

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,831 miles

slight noise and roughness to power steering system

Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 88,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 82,443 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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P915 TMW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P915 TMW, 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 P915 TMW registered?

P915 TMW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P915 TMW safe to buy?

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