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P980 KHP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,387 mi
Last recorded160,387 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 KHP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 160,387 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2013 160,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 159,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 158,378 miles

starter motor faulty//engine oil leaks//nearside rear tyre worn on edge//rear brake pipes corroded//

Fail 27 Jul 2011 158,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

starter motor faulty//engine oil leaks//nearside rear tyre worn on edge//rear brake pipes corroded//

Pass 6 Aug 2010 156,084 miles

nearside rear antiroll bar link worn//corrosion to front and rear brake pipes//

Fail 6 Aug 2010 156,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear antiroll bar link worn//corrosion to front and rear brake pipes//

Pass 18 Aug 2009 152,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 150,374 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 150,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 145,527 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 145,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 138,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 138,358 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 134,177 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 134,177 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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P980 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P980 KHP, 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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P980 KHP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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