MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake pipes slightly corroded
both front to rear brake pipes & nsr feeding flexi corroded close to MOT limit & covered
damage / rear reg deteriorating
door handles sticking
engine management lamp on
front brake imbalance 24%
osr tyre pressure low
play rear roll bar mount bushes
rear exhaust badly corroded
wiper linkage worn
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet clip broken
engine management lamp on
exhaust slight blow join
front reg cracked & rear slight deteriorated
ingition sticking & door handle sticking
play rear roll bar & slight play rear linkage
rear brake pipes corroded at load valve
slight play steering rack
tight spot rear wheels / front brake imbalance 22%
various body damage
wishbone bushes starting to seperate
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear doors
auxiliary belt noise
brakes noisy
front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
nsf wishbone bush slight seperate
nsr brake slight bind
nsr tyre close to limit 1757014T
play both rear roll bar mount bushes
play steering rack
rear reg deteriorated, front cracked
various body damage
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
body damage
both rear brake pipes corroded
drivers door handle & nsr sticking
fog switch position
nsf wishbone rear bush seperating
osr brake pipe feeding flexi corroded
play in osf & nsr links
play in rear roll bar mount bushes
play steering rack
radiator deteriorated
wipers torn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P953 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc 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 P953 KHP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P953 KHP?
You can check the full history of P953 KHP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P953 KHP registered?
P953 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P953 KHP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P953 KHP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P953 KHP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P953 KHP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.