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R251 KNW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,857 mi
Last recorded159,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2009 159,857 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both steering rack ends worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 128,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 127,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

nearside steering rack end worn

rear subframe corroded

windscreen damage

Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,844 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,689 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 91,681 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f seat trim broken

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,674 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 119,318 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner cv boot

n/s/r light cluster

o/s/f seat belt

Pass 18 Sep 2006 119,318 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot

n/s/r light cluster

o/s/f seat belt

Pass 13 Jul 2006 119,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 104,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 104,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

near side head light aim not checked due to light not working.

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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R251 KNW 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 R251 KNW, 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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R251 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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