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R116 MSP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,803 mi
Last recorded109,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 MSP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,667 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,528 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,139 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,028 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 83,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres on 3mm

fuel filler pipes and tank corroded(not leaking)

near side rear brake pipe sealed with grease

nearside rear tyre flat

slight corrosion on brake pipes on bulk head.

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe.

slight leak from front pipe and cat pipe(at joint and at weld)

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 83,986 miles

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

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

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

front tyres on 3mm

fuel filler pipes and tank corroded(not leaking)

near side rear brake pipe sealed with grease

nearside rear tyre flat

slight corrosion on brake pipes on bulk head.

slight corrosion on nearside front brake pipe.

slight leak from front pipe and cat pipe(at joint and at weld)

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

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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R116 MSP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R116 MSP, 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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R116 MSP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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