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R115 UBL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,765 mi
Last recorded148,765 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 148,765 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 148,765 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 142,118 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CENTRE BAFFLES SLIGHTLY NOISEY

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT CUT ON N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 9 Jun 2009 142,118 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CENTRE BAFFLES SLIGHTLY NOISEY

SLIGHT CUT ON N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 11 Jun 2008 138,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 138,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 138,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres have crackes in side walls

Pass 22 Jan 2007 133,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 132,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBL, 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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R115 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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