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R258 CMA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,579 mi
Last recorded91,579 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 CMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2013 91,579 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,875 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished 3mm †mixed speed ratings on vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,821 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 63,742 miles

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

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

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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R258 CMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R258 CMA, 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 R258 CMA registered?

R258 CMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R258 CMA safe to buy?

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