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P93 OVW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,775 mi
Last recorded164,775 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 OVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 164,775 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 141,183 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,027 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 97,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 95,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,476 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,385 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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P93 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc 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 P93 OVW, 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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P93 OVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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