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R102 VRJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,855 mi
Last recorded154,855 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 154,855 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 154,855 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 142,259 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 142,259 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 131,130 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 131,130 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,952 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 118,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,134 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 108,101 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 95,897 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 84,494 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 72,698 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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R102 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R102 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

R102 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R102 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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