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P933 VWP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,804 mi
Last recorded128,804 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 VWP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 128,804 miles

Both front wipers worn

Both rear tyres perished

Fuel tank breather rusty

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 128,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wipers worn

Both rear tyres perished

Fuel tank breather rusty

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 120,428 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f tyre damaged side wall

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 108,594 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 108,594 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 100,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,465 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 94,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,361 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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P933 VWP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P933 VWP, 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 P933 VWP registered?

P933 VWP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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