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R240 DEU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 DEU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,285 miles

front nuymber plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Dec 2014 117,282 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front nuymber plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,583 miles

front numb er plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,407 miles

offside front tyre inside tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake fluid between min and max.

slight condensation offside rear lamp unit.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,757 miles

movement in rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,938 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 61,828 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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R240 DEU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R240 DEU, 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 R240 DEU registered?

R240 DEU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R240 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 DEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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