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R115 LFA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,937 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM

EM LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED UP

Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW MAXIMUM

EM LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED UP

Pass 19 Oct 2011 127,056 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 127,036 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,638 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

note..n/s/f corner of bumper scraped befourv test,,

Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,849 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 83,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 80,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,390 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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R115 LFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R115 LFA, 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 R115 LFA registered?

R115 LFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R115 LFA safe to buy?

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