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P993 UUB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 UUB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 132,171 miles

both inner sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside front mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front drop links

Fail 13 May 2013 132,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both inner sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

offside front mirror damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front drop links

Pass 15 May 2012 128,383 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f wiper spilt ends

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre worn and perished

Pass 6 May 2011 12,407 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/f mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2010 120,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 117,197 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,509 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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 102,347 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 102,305 miles

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

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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P993 UUB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P993 UUB, 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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P993 UUB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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