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R229 CBM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,796 mi
Last recorded128,796 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 CBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 128,796 miles

Nearside Front cv boot

Fail 16 Jun 2015 126,106 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,228 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 112,055 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 112,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack is worn

Fail 17 Jun 2009 100,650 miles

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

chips in screen, slight play in near side front antiroll bar link, both front suspension arms rear bushes are worn, off side front tyre is wearing low inner edge, slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes and links

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,650 miles

chips in screen, slight play in near side front antiroll bar link, both front suspension arms rear bushes are worn, off side front tyre is wearing low inner edge, slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes and links

Pass 29 May 2008 93,336 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 93,336 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chip in screen, off side rear light lens is cracked, play in near side front antiroll bar drop link, play in near side front wheel bearing (close to a failure), slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,731 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,965 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 79,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R229 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R229 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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R229 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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