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P948 FFJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,520 mi
Last recorded152,520 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 FFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 150,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 147,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 141,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 138,576 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 138,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 134,870 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 134,870 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 127,278 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,302 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 111,302 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded but not perforated

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2005 97,966 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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P948 FFJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P948 FFJ, 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 P948 FFJ registered?

P948 FFJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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