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R234 UYA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,983 mi
Last recorded157,983 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 UYA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 157,983 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 157,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 157,979 miles

Front wipers worn

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 157,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 156,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 154,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 153,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 147,941 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 147,941 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 140,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front inner rack joint has play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 132,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 122,900 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 122,900 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 113,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 113,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 104,451 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 87,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 87,294 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R234 UYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R234 UYA, 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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R234 UYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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