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K721 HEG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,133 mi
Last recorded230,133 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 HEG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2015 230,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 217,955 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 217,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 206,879 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 206,879 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 193,132 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

front tyres getting low

rear tyres cracked and wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2011 179,592 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 179,591 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 167,519 miles

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes hevily corroded

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 156,629 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 148,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 139,818 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges of tyres

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to backplate

Pass 16 Mar 2006 135,203 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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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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What year was K721 HEG registered?

K721 HEG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 November 1997.

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