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R273 NVJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,210 mi
Last recorded165,210 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 NVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 165,210 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 165,210 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 157,869 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 157,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 154,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 145,315 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 145,315 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 144,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 138,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 138,576 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 132,015 miles

slight play in steering rack

small splits in sidewalls in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,294 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 107,294 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,471 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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R273 NVJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R273 NVJ, 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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R273 NVJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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