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R109 MFV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,913 mi
Last recorded99,913 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 MFV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2014 99,913 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 10 Aug 2011 81,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,045 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Slight blow from exhaust

Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,044 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No plate damaged

Slight free play in N/S/F bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,183 miles

front numberplate deteriorating

radiator in poor condition

all 4 tyres tread feathering

engine management light on

exhaust blow at manifold

front brake discs slightly distorted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 61,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

radiator core in poor condition

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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R109 MFV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R109 MFV, 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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R109 MFV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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