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R226 TKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,632 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear under body slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 74,631 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 70,790 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,302 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,166 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 69,156 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,916 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,911 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,491 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,488 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,090 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wheel bearing has very slight noise

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,224 miles

windscreem lamination seperating at bottom of screen

Fail 1 Jul 2008 56,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreem lamination seperating at bottom of screen

Fail 13 Jul 2007 53,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,254 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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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.

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