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R266 TLO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,276 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,250 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 66,177 miles

radiator very corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,271 miles

N/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 54,154 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 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

R266 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R266 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 TLO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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