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A17 AWH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AWH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 93,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 76,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear bumper cracked on n/s but no sharpe edges

rear seat fastened down with guards fitted over so seatbelts not checked

Pass 13 May 2009 76,908 miles

rear bumper cracked on n/s but no sharpe edges

rear seat fastened down with guards fitted over so seatbelts not checked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 74,174 miles

both front wiper wheelboxes worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bumper damaged on n/s

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front wiper wheelboxes worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bumper damaged on n/s

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,466 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 71,396 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering

water ingress on rear lights

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,035 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 69,035 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A17 AWH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A17 AWH, 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 A17 AWH registered?

A17 AWH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is A17 AWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AWH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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