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P957 MVV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

69,030 mi
Last recorded69,030 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 MVV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,670 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,859 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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P957 MVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P957 MVV, 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 P957 MVV registered?

P957 MVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P957 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 MVV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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