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R221 TBP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,378 mi
Last recorded119,378 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 TBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 119,378 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 115,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,358 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,911 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 95,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,635 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R221 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R221 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 R221 TBP registered?

R221 TBP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R221 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 TBP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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