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R114 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,015 miles

seat belt check incomplete booster seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 1 Jun 2013 90,015 miles

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

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

seat belt check incomplete booster seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,642 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

near side door mirror damaged

rear of vehicle slightly damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2012 82,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

near side door mirror damaged

rear of vehicle slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

BRAKE TEST SHOWING DISTORTED REAR BRAKE DRUMS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,573 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,928 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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R114 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R114 ULP, 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 R114 ULP registered?

R114 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R114 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 ULP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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