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R244 YAN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,214 mi
Last recorded95,214 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 YAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,994 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,793 miles

Front TYRES LOW ON EDGE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front TYRES LOW ON EDGE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,393 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

stain n/s/r brake backplate advise inspection of brake.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,011 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 76,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,833 miles

Offside rear tyre 3.5mm

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,891 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Offside rear tyre 3.2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,726 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,932 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2008 56,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,186 miles

CAM BELT? FUEL FILTER

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 45,788 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CAM BELT? FUEL FILTER

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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R244 YAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R244 YAN, 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 R244 YAN registered?

R244 YAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R244 YAN safe to buy?

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