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R24 ABD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,210 mi
Last recorded125,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f/ (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front & Rear N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 124,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & Rear N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front & Rear N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 122,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,082 miles

O/S/F Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,094 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 99,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,873 miles

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

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

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 17 Apr 2010 88,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 81,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 80,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,116 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R24 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R24 ABD, 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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R24 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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