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R143 TBP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 TBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 107,481 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 103,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes 42% out of balance

slight play o/s rack

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes 42% out of balance

slight play o/s rack

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 95,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 90,700 miles

cat starting to break up

chip in o/s/f headlamp glass

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread at 3mm

rear tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,761 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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R143 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R143 TBP, 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 R143 TBP registered?

R143 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R143 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 TBP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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