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R123 UBL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 UBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 142,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 142,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 138,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s r and o/s f tyres are wearing on edges

slight play both sides inner steering track rod joints

Fail 11 Oct 2011 138,452 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s r and o/s f tyres are wearing on edges

slight play both sides inner steering track rod joints

Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 133,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both sides inner track rod joints

Fail 2 Oct 2009 133,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both sides inner track rod joints

Fail 10 Sep 2008 127,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 10 Sep 2008 127,345 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2007 121,438 miles

Both front lower arm bushes perished

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2006 108,543 miles

cracks in N/S/F tyre side wall,

Pass 2 Sep 2005 100,526 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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R123 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R123 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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R123 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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