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R209 LNP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,213 mi
Last recorded38,213 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 LNP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 38,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 38,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,633 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension upper mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 31,806 miles

N/S & O/S Rear & O/S front tyres have age related cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,807 miles

Rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,625 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,521 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,594 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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R209 LNP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R209 LNP, 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 R209 LNP registered?

R209 LNP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R209 LNP safe to buy?

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