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BLZ 1073

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,507 mi
Last recorded141,507 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 1073
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 141,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 141,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BLZ 1073 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BLZ 1073, 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 BLZ 1073 registered?

BLZ 1073 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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