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P953 KHP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 KHP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 151,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 144,304 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 144,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 134,128 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 134,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 120,684 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 120,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 106,903 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 98,101 miles

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.

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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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.

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P953 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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