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R179 WKU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 WKU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight cracking on offside front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2010 115,412 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,999 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 103,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,103 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 99,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,087 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 93,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 85,977 miles

nearside front and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2006 85,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front and both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 74,831 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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R179 WKU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R179 WKU, 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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R179 WKU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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