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R112 RKW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,813 mi
Last recorded183,813 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 RKW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 183,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 177,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 170,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 165,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 158,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 151,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 143,218 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 134,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 114,577 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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R112 RKW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R112 RKW, 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 R112 RKW registered?

R112 RKW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R112 RKW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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