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R190 VEV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,234 mi
Last recorded115,234 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 115,234 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 115,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,459 miles

o/s metal brake pipe starting to corrode (between load valve and flexi hose)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 109,451 miles

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

o/s metal brake pipe starting to corrode (between load valve and flexi hose)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,290 miles

o/s/r steel brake pipe going from flexy to compensator valve

Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre heavy on inner edge

o/s/r steel brake pipe going from flexy to compensator valve

Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,676 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 90,759 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,290 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 86,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,741 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

slight play n/s/f wheel

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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R190 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R190 VEV, 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 R190 VEV registered?

R190 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R190 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 VEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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