MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight cracking in o/s/r tyre
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear plates deteriorating
front & rear number plate poor condition
front wishbone rear bushes poor condition
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R235 STP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R235 STP, 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 R235 STP registered?
R235 STP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R235 STP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R235 STP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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