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R139 UWA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 UWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 102,108 miles

Radiator deteriorated

Rear both sides brake drums are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2006 102,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Radiator deteriorated

Rear both sides brake drums are slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 81,324 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 81,324 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R139 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R139 UWA, 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 R139 UWA registered?

R139 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R139 UWA safe to buy?

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