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R274 DGE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,080 mi
Last recorded101,080 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 DGE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,080 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,445 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 94,445 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 88,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 82,349 miles

Both rear tyres badly unevenly worn on outer edges

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 23 Mar 2009 75,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,628 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake compensator and pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,660 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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R274 DGE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R274 DGE, 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 R274 DGE registered?

R274 DGE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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