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R105 UKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 UKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,357 miles

Front brake imbalance is high

Nail in the o/s/r tyre close to the sidewall

Slight play felt on both front wheels possibly steering rack arms

Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhasut leaks from the front flexy and the back box

Front brake imbalance is high

Nail in the o/s/r tyre close to the sidewall

Slight play felt on both front wheels possibly steering rack arms

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,355 miles

Advise o/s/f brake disc corroded and worn on inner face.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,692 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 73,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,057 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,011 miles

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,492 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,333 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,817 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R105 UKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R105 UKY, 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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R105 UKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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