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R126 DMB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 DMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 125,036 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 123,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,113 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 115,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 110,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 107,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 103,696 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 81,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 64,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 56,896 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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R126 DMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R126 DMB, 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 R126 DMB registered?

R126 DMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R126 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 DMB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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