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P968 HVR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,559 mi
Last recorded182,559 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 HVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 182,559 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 182,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 167,630 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 167,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

slight play in steering rack . †cut in side wall .

Pass 30 Jun 2005 143,225 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 143,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 143,225 miles

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

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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P968 HVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P968 HVR, 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 P968 HVR registered?

P968 HVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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