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R24 SWG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,942 mi
Last recorded68,942 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 SWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 65,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

towbar wiring faulty

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

towbar wiring faulty

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,140 miles

towbar wiring faulty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,073 miles

slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in n/s rack arm

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight movement in n/s rack arm

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,398 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,850 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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R24 SWG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R24 SWG, 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 R24 SWG registered?

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

Is R24 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 SWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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