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R102 NRX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 NRX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 159,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 146,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 134,932 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 134,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 122,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 112,053 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 112,053 miles

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

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

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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R102 NRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R102 NRX, 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 R102 NRX registered?

R102 NRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R102 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 NRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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