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P956 GVO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,237 mi
Last recorded176,237 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 GVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 176,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 174,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 174,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 163,603 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 163,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,759 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,233 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 148,246 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Feb 2012 148,246 miles

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

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

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2011 142,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 136,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 127,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 127,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 119,132 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 119,132 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,744 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 101,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r bumper damaged

wear in rear anti roll bar d bushes

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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P956 GVO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P956 GVO, 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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P956 GVO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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