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R104 UWA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,102 mi
Last recorded216,102 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 UWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 216,102 miles

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

N/S handbrake cable insecure

O/S wiper blade torn

Slight brake bind - both rear wheels

Pass 16 Jan 2012 213,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 203,653 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 203,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 185,687 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 175,052 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 164,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 147,644 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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R104 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel 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 R104 UWA, 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 R104 UWA registered?

R104 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R104 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 UWA 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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