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R215 XYA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,308 mi
Last recorded194,308 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 XYA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 194,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 194,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 185,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rattling

Fail 1 May 2015 185,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rattling

Pass 28 Apr 2014 178,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery slightly loose but secure

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

rear fuel pipes very corroded

under rear vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 173,174 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r brake pipe inner corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

under rear of vhicle corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 173,174 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r brake pipe inner corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

under rear of vhicle corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 168,565 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

rear coil springs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 168,449 miles

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

engine missfire

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

rear coil springs corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 166,703 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2011 166,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 165,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake imbalance 23%

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Oct 2008 160,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 154,455 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 154,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 142,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 142,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R215 XYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R215 XYA, 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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R215 XYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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