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P940 XUA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,639 mi
Last recorded149,639 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 XUA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 149,639 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 149,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 138,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,888 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 122,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,777 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 88,701 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,855 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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P940 XUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P940 XUA, 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 P940 XUA registered?

P940 XUA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P940 XUA safe to buy?

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