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R232 CBM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 CBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,910 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,848 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,982 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 79,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,363 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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R232 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R232 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 R232 CBM registered?

R232 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R232 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 CBM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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