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R262 CMA

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 CMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 141,028 miles

under side of car corroded components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 140,961 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 140,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 140,721 miles

Corrosion at offside A post

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Underbody slightly corroded in prescribed areas front and rear

Fail 13 Aug 2013 140,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Corrosion at offside A post

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Underbody slightly corroded in prescribed areas front and rear

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,596 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 140,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,048 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 139,179 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 139,179 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 138,545 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 138,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has superficial cut in sidewall

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 136,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 135,338 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 133,788 miles

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

Wipers noisy but clearing OK.

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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R262 CMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R262 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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R262 CMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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