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R146 VOY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,895 mi
Last recorded118,895 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 VOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,895 miles

n/s front and rear tyres getting low

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on inside

windsreen washers low in pressure

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,091 miles

windsreen washers low in pressure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 95,447 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in side walls

windscreen washers weak in opperation but still supplying suffiicient water

Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,447 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in side walls

windscreen washers weak in opperation but still supplying suffiicient water

Pass 7 Sep 2007 90,841 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 84,859 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 84,859 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 78,184 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 78,155 miles

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

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

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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R146 VOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R146 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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What year was R146 VOY registered?

R146 VOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R146 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 VOY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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