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P959 GVO

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,413 mi
Last recorded167,413 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 GVO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 167,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

rear fuel pipe corrded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 293,872 miles

N/S/R anti roll bar drop link gaiters split

N/S/R tyre low

O/S/R anti roll bar drop link gaiters split

Oil leak

rear fog lamp switch intermittent fault

Pass 27 Nov 2010 285,078 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 274,391 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 266,469 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 257,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 246,929 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 246,887 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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P959 GVO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P959 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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What year was P959 GVO registered?

P959 GVO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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