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R131 VOY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,052 mi
Last recorded160,052 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 160,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 160,052 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,788 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end [drum stick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 157,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end [drum stick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 150,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 150,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 123,922 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 5 Mar 2015 119,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 119,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 108,570 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,570 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,193 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,350 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,597 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 66,881 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 VOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VOY, 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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R131 VOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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