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R245 TKN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,332 mi
Last recorded88,332 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 TKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,332 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 88,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 87,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 847,387 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 84,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nsf tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not a fail

osf tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 80,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 80,829 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 79,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,290 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 74,290 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 71,505 miles

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

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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R245 TKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R245 TKN, 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 R245 TKN registered?

R245 TKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R245 TKN safe to buy?

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