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R257 CBM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 CBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 105,363 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,284 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,264 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,903 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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R257 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R257 CBM, 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 R257 CBM registered?

R257 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R257 CBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 CBM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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