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P952 UHR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 UHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 87,482 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 83,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 83,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 80,970 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 1.92mm ALSO PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,516 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 58,516 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,420 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 49,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P952 UHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P952 UHR, 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 P952 UHR registered?

P952 UHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P952 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 UHR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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