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R117 UKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,689 mi
Last recorded196,689 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 UKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 196,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2018 196,658 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch with in 30cm of top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2017 191,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 191,779 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 May 2016 191,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 189,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 186,568 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 182,960 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 182,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 177,103 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 177,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 170,249 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 170,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 162,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 152,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 142,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 113,060 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 130,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 119,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 107,766 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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R117 UKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R117 UKY, 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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R117 UKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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