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R26 HGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 HGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,583 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear light damaged

Oil leak ()

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,313 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,312 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f rack joint

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,532 miles

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

slight play in n/s rack joint

Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear lamp damaged

slight play in n/s rack joint

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,555 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,418 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall perished

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,897 miles

accident damage to o/s/r light cluster

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,224 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,912 miles

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,233 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 43,401 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R26 HGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R26 HGK, 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 R26 HGK registered?

R26 HGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R26 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 HGK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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