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R263 UYA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,639 mi
Last recorded141,639 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 UYA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 141,639 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front joint 2/ one front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded by rear floor 3/ one rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ slight damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 23 Aug 2011 141,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1/ slight exhaust blow at front joint 2/ one front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded by rear floor 3/ one rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded 4/ slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 2 Aug 2010 132,957 miles

1/ front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 126,730 miles

1. Rear number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. nail in n/s front tyre. 3. n/s rear steel brake pipe from limiter valve becoming corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,020 miles

1. front tyres wearing low. 2. front lower wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 119,905 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2006 115,512 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 115,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R263 UYA, 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 R263 UYA registered?

R263 UYA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R263 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 UYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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