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R201 SBA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 SBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 166,986 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 Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 151,226 miles

rust rear metal brake pipes

wear nearside rack

Fail 31 Jan 2008 151,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rust rear metal brake pipes

tailgate wont open

wear nearside rack

Pass 9 Jan 2007 137,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 126,660 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 126,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R201 SBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R201 SBA, 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 R201 SBA registered?

R201 SBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R201 SBA safe to buy?

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