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P977 AJL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,668 mi
Last recorded149,668 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 AJL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 145,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 141,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 133,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,959 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe across back axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both metal rear brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,446 miles

engine oil leak

running lights wired inncorectly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 115,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 115,056 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,209 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,525 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,580 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 89,781 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,686 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 84,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 78,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 72,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,292 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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P977 AJL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P977 AJL, 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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P977 AJL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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