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P994 OVU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,812 mi
Last recorded60,812 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 60,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,676 miles

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shocker damp

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 57,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,151 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,767 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 50,625 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 48,284 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 10 May 2010 45,755 miles

rear brake balance poor

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2010 45,755 miles

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

rear brake balance poor

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,363 miles

load sensor to nearside rear hose & offside front,brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded

offside wiper torn & poor perfomance

Pass 13 May 2008 41,146 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

nearside front to rear brake corroding

pad inspection

Pass 14 May 2007 38,579 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 38,579 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 35,915 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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P994 OVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P994 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

P994 OVU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P994 OVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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