MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
aii fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all coil springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges
brake pipes and fuel lines corroded
corrosion to inner/outer sills floors and chassis but not holed
front exhaust weeping
headlamp outputs weakening
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all coil springs corroded
both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges
brake pipes and fuel lines corroded
corrosion to inner/outer sills floors and chassis but not holed
front exhaust weeping
headlamp outputs weakening
both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to both rear sills inner and outer and floor pans
exhaust corroded and insecure sheilds
front coil springs corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
fuel lines corroded
nsr antiroll drop link worn
oil leaks
rear shock absorbers and springs heavilly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to both rear sills inner and outer and floor pans
exhaust corroded and insecure sheilds
front coil springs corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
fuel lines corroded
nsr antiroll drop link worn
oil leaks
rear shock absorbers and springs heavilly corroded
Brake pipes corroded
Exhaust corroding
General underbody corrosion
front tyres getting low
rear tyres cracked and wearing on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fog lamp loose
fuel pipes corroding
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fog lamp loose
fuel pipes corroding
exhaust corroding
fuel pipes hevily corroded
oil leak from engine
rear brake pipes corroded
brake pipes corroded
both front tyres bald on inner edges of tyres
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to backplate
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K721 HEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 K721 HEG, 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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K721 HEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 November 1997.
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