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R217 TKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 123,366 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 113,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 113,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,927 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,927 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 84,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 78,575 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 78,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 74,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,749 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,749 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R217 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R217 TKY, 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 R217 TKY registered?

R217 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R217 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 TKY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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