MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,131 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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as per original vt 32
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
boot area not fully tested - no tailgate key
engine management light on
front wheel trims missing
n/s/r bumper and taigate damaged
o/s/f door trim insecure
radiator in poor condition
slight damage to o/s headlight lens
some imbalance in rear service brake operation and slight ovality in n/s/r brake drum
as per original vt32 no 854438626208
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both n/s wheel trims missing
dash engine warning light on
front brake pads worn
n/s/r dumper, tailgate and body paint damaged
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R218 TBP, 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 R218 TBP registered?
R218 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R218 TBP safe to buy?
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