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R115 DUH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,559 mi
Last recorded105,559 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 DUH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 105,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,085 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/f headlamp poor fit due to accident damage.

vehicle very rusty underneth including brakes.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 98,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

vehicle very rusty underneth including brakes.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,890 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 96,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 90,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 90,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 74,179 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 74,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R115 DUH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R115 DUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R115 DUH registered?

R115 DUH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R115 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 DUH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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