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R101 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,093 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,791 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,416 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,569 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,569 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 51,389 miles

1, front tyres getting close too leagal limit.... †2, rear tyres heavily perished and split

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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R101 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R101 UMO, 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 R101 UMO registered?

R101 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R101 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 UMO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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