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R131 VLU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VLU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2006 108,857 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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R131 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R131 VLU, 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 R131 VLU registered?

R131 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R131 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 VLU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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