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P921 GVO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,930 mi
Last recorded162,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 GVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 162,930 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake load sensing valve pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 162,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake load sensing valve pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 156,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 144,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 115,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 86,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,848 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

some play in steering rack.

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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P921 GVO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P921 GVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P921 GVO registered?

P921 GVO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P921 GVO safe to buy?

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