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R124 ABU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 ABU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 143,526 miles

play in the front steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2011 143,526 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

play in the front steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2010 128,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,668 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 119,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 108,466 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,257 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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R124 ABU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R124 ABU, 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 R124 ABU registered?

R124 ABU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R124 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 ABU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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