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R266 KNW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,149 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 77,146 miles

Nearside rear body sill damaged...

Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,574 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 70,574 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,772 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 61,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,702 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,623 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 46,513 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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R266 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R266 KNW, 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 R266 KNW registered?

R266 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R266 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 KNW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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