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P996 UKX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,207 mi
Last recorded140,207 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 UKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,207 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 138,896 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,429 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 136,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 128,554 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,224 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 116,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 116,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,489 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

both reat tyres wearing low on outer edges and perishing

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear exhaust leaking gases

Pass 28 Feb 2012 106,278 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,671 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 94,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,554 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,909 miles

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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P996 UKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P996 UKX, 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 P996 UKX registered?

P996 UKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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