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P986 MVV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,429 mi
Last recorded150,429 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 MVV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,429 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 150,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 148,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 148,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 146,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 145,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near trailing arm rear bush (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near trailing arm rear bush (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 143,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 141,296 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 137,882 miles

battery insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2013 137,882 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2012 135,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 132,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 128,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 126,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 123,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 123,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil level high

Pass 23 Jan 2007 119,182 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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P986 MVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P986 MVV, 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 P986 MVV registered?

P986 MVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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