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R107 ABU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,406 mi
Last recorded206,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 ABU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 206,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 176,609 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2009 176,609 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 139,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 111,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,740 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link worn

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2006 99,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

radiatot leaking

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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R107 ABU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R107 ABU, 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 R107 ABU registered?

R107 ABU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R107 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 ABU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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