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R148 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 123,726 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 123,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 116,947 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 111,828 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,614 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 103,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 100,733 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 100,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,974 miles

both side rear suspension leg has slightly misting of oil

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,831 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 56,514 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R148 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R148 ULP, 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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R148 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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