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P975 OLK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

182,100 mi
Last recorded182,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 OLK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 182,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 178,772 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 175,088 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 175,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 171,439 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 171,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 166,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 160,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 160,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 153,700 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 153,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 147,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 139,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 139,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 132,721 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 132,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 124,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,962 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 103,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,011 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,776 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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P975 OLK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P975 OLK, 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 P975 OLK registered?

P975 OLK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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