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R263 UNT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,282 mi
Last recorded137,282 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 UNT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 137,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 137,184 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 137,178 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 136,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes are heavely coated with under seal

Pass 2 Dec 2014 136,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metal brake pipes are heavely coated with under seal

Fail 3 Dec 2013 136,457 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 136,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 135,702 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes are coated with underseal

battery insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2012 135,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 133,900 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes heavely coated with under seal

Pass 6 Dec 2011 133,900 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes heavely coated with under seal

Fail 11 Dec 2010 132,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear metal brake pipes heavily coated with underseal hampering inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2010 132,352 miles

rear metal brake pipes heavily coated with underseal hampering inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,531 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre outer wall has cracks

rear brake pipes covered in black spray paint

rear fuel pipes covered in spray paint

Fail 2 Dec 2009 131,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall has cracks

offside front tyre outer edge worn

rear brake pipes covered in black spray paint

rear fuel pipes covered in spray paint

Pass 6 Dec 2008 130,667 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2008 130,659 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 124,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 116,680 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 116,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,409 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 110,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R263 UNT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R263 UNT, 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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R263 UNT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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