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R271 VCH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,282 mi
Last recorded86,282 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 VCH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,803 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,864 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,873 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,971 miles

catalyst lazy

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,701 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,755 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 53,755 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,837 miles

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

all brake pipes, both front coil springs corossion, under body corossion.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 47,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air freshner on interior mirror obstructing drivers view through swept area of windscreen,removed prior to test.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,768 miles

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

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

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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R271 VCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R271 VCH, 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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R271 VCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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