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P990 MEW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,297 mi
Last recorded60,297 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 MEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,297 miles

Offside headlamp converter fitted

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

Nearside headlamp converter fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 60,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp converter fitted

Offside headlamp converter fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 47,191 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,399 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to break away on tread

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,151 miles

Rear brake pipes metal ends starting to corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 42,563 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,514 miles

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

both front tyre pressures low

n/s/f tyre valve worn

o/s/f tyre valve worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,904 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 38,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 36,247 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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P990 MEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P990 MEW, 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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P990 MEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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