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P932 GNU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,574 mi
Last recorded199,574 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 199,574 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT

nearside indcator damedged

oil from sump

Fail 25 Aug 2015 199,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside indcator damedged

oil from sump

Pass 19 Aug 2014 187,776 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

nearside rear shocker leaking but not excessivley

Fail 14 Aug 2014 187,775 miles

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

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

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

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

both brake pipes to cylinders corroded

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

nearside rear shocker leaking but not excessivley

Pass 28 Aug 2013 177,451 miles

door handle broken but working

high level brake light disconnected

rear brake pipes near corrosion limit

slight damage on nearside front indicator lens

slight weeping on nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 27 Aug 2013 177,450 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

door handle broken but working

rear brake pipes near corrosion limit

slight damage on nearside front indicator lens

slight weeping on nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 1 Aug 2012 162,013 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front offside and front nearside tyres worn outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 152,041 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 152,040 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 138,676 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 138,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear 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 Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 128,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 128,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 116,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 101,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,857 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 70,210 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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P932 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P932 GNU, 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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P932 GNU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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