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R221 YAN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,906 mi
Last recorded132,906 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 YAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 132,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 124,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 124,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,767 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 109,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,688 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,688 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,088 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,068 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,248 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,109 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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R221 YAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R221 YAN, 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 YAN registered?

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

Is R221 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 YAN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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