MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,632 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear under body slightly corroded
Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear under body slightly corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside track rod end split pin missing.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front wheel bearing has very slight noise
windscreem lamination seperating at bottom of screen
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
windscreem lamination seperating at bottom of screen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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R226 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 R226 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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R226 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R226 TKY safe to buy?
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