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R237 TKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 125,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 125,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 125,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 125,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 125,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 125,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 125,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 125,812 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 125,818 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 125,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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R237 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White 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 R237 TKY, 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 R237 TKY registered?

R237 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R237 TKY safe to buy?

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