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R202 GAT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 GAT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,140 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 101,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 101,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 99,356 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 99,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,730 miles

exhaust system getting well corroded

rear number plate slightly detiroted

Fail 25 May 2010 97,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system getting well corroded

rear number plate slightly detiroted

Pass 28 May 2009 95,582 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE ON N/SIDE H/LAMP GLASS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2009 95,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ADVISE DAMAGE ON N/SIDE H/LAMP GLASS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2008 92,942 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN WIPER LINKS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2008 92,942 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE PLAY IN WIPER LINKS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2007 87,969 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2007 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 May 2006 84,115 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 84,115 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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R202 GAT 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 53.3%.

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 R202 GAT, 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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R202 GAT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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