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R125 LFA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 126,185 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2012 106,450 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,269 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,269 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 93,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 89,052 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 89,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 77,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,916 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 66,457 miles

brake pipes to rear wheels to load sensing valve showing signs of corrosion.brake pipe to oside front showing corrosion

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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R125 LFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R125 LFA, 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 R125 LFA registered?

R125 LFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R125 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 LFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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