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R216 ADV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,297 mi
Last recorded138,297 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 ADV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 138,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 138,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 116,741 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 109,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 99,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 92,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 82,073 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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R216 ADV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R216 ADV, 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 R216 ADV registered?

R216 ADV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R216 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 ADV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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