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R228 CBM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 CBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 83,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 78,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,633 miles

2x stone chip & crack to w/screen

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,608 miles

2x stone chips to w/screen

n/s/r shock damp

slight travel park brake

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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R228 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R228 CBM, 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 R228 CBM registered?

R228 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R228 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R228 CBM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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