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BLZ 7537

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7537
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 113,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 110,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 98,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,447 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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BLZ 7537 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BLZ 7537, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLZ 7537 registered?

BLZ 7537 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is BLZ 7537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 7537 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BLZ 7537 have outstanding finance?

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