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R108 ADV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,047 mi
Last recorded158,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 ADV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 158,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 157,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 148,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,967 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 111,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,310 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 104,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 104,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,626 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 95,626 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 70,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R108 ADV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R108 ADV, 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 R108 ADV registered?

R108 ADV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R108 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 ADV shows 14 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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