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P925 NNE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,516 mi
Last recorded169,516 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 NNE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 169,516 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded but no holes detected during test

Pass 17 Jul 2015 164,285 miles

Oil leak

front springs corroded

n/s/r droplink has play

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 158,567 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 158,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 154,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 148,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle all brake pipes, suspension components and steering components slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 148,229 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle all brake pipes, suspension components and steering components slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 141,848 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,173 miles

filler neck corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2010 135,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

filler neck corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 125,865 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,967 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front steering arm has slight movement.

Fail 17 Mar 2007 109,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 109,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 96,722 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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P925 NNE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P925 NNE, 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 P925 NNE registered?

P925 NNE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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