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P994 LEW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,495 mi
Last recorded15,495 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 LEW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,495 miles

rear tyres out of shape/centre exhaust slight blow

Fail 21 Sep 2009 154,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear tyres out of shape/centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 129,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 120,215 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 120,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal spongy

rear tyres perished

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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P994 LEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P994 LEW, 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 P994 LEW registered?

P994 LEW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P994 LEW safe to buy?

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