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R101 YCL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,777 mi
Last recorded162,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 162,777 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 156,078 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r shocks becoming soft

rear chassis becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

slight play in o/s/f tye rod

Fail 27 Jul 2016 156,078 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r & n/s/r shocks becoming soft

rear chassis becoming corroded

rear subframe becoming corroded

slight play in o/s/f tye rod

Pass 17 Jul 2015 147,402 miles

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TYE ROD.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 147,402 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER & OUTER EDGES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TYE ROD.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,236 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both rear inner sill backs have corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,411 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 113,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,764 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 101,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 92,290 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,431 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 84,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,187 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,784 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 66,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,248 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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R101 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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