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K10 ESP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,084 mi
Last recorded43,084 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 ESP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 43,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 30,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,379 miles

Offside front brake is showing signs of binding

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,903 miles

1/ Windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen 2/ Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,478 miles

SLIGHT INBALANCE ON OFFSIDE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,157 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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K10 ESP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc 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 K10 ESP, 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 K10 ESP registered?

K10 ESP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is K10 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K10 ESP 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.

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