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R181 UBL

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 UBL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 61,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,687 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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R181 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R181 UBL, 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 R181 UBL registered?

R181 UBL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R181 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 UBL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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