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M525 UKK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,771 mi
Last recorded134,771 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 UKK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 134,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre slight split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 124,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 124,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

near side rear shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 114,554 miles

near side front tyre inner edge wearing

near side rear tyre outer edge wearing and sidewall damaged

some play at near side front wheel (bearing?)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 103,963 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 103,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

near side rear shock weak

near side rear tyre close to limits

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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M525 UKK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M525 UKK, 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 M525 UKK registered?

M525 UKK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is M525 UKK safe to buy?

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