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P985 BPB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,475 mi
Last recorded107,475 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 BPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2009 107,475 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs low

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 17 Oct 2009 107,475 miles

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

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

front brake discs low

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,618 miles

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

damage to offside front outer sill

rear wiperblade split

slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 24 Oct 2008 101,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

damage to offside front outer sill

engine has misfire/airleak affecting emissions

rear wiperblade split

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 22 Nov 2007 92,096 miles

dent in drivers sill

slight play in passenger front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 92,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

dent in drivers sill

engine missfire

passenger rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in passenger front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 79,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 71,821 miles

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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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P985 BPB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P985 BPB, 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 P985 BPB registered?

P985 BPB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P985 BPB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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