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P98 RYK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,656 mi
Last recorded125,656 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 RYK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,656 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,604 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,267 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 112,957 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 107,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,273 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres close to the limit on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,087 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,345 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,582 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,798 miles

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever travel could be better

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,504 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear numberplates in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2008 53,504 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear numberplates in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,267 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,672 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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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P98 RYK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P98 RYK, 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 P98 RYK registered?

P98 RYK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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