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R113 UKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,300 mi
Last recorded96,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 UKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 96,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 96,298 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible non - reflective (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible non - reflective (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 93,645 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 93,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 93,246 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 93,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 91,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2015 89,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre perished

NSR tyre perished

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

OSF tyre perished

OSR tyre perished

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,797 miles

All tyres perished but not exposing cords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 86,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,135 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 86,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 85,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 83,681 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 83,681 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 81,604 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 81,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 75,565 miles

backing starting to come off front & rear number plates.

Pass 23 May 2006 69,453 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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R113 UKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R113 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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R113 UKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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