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P998 RYM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,993 mi
Last recorded144,993 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 RYM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 132,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 126,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 126,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,259 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,411 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 88,461 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 7 May 2014 88,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2012 86,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,925 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 78,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,280 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,280 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 63,944 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,944 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 56,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,057 miles

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

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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P998 RYM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P998 RYM, 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 P998 RYM registered?

P998 RYM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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