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R277 XDM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 XDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,407 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 86,406 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,793 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,371 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,371 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,458 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

fuel tank filler cap damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,393 miles

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

fuel filler cap damaged but still secure

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,992 miles

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

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

play at front wiper linkage

Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,992 miles

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

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

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

play at front wiper linkage

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,557 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 63,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

fuel cap broken

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 60,845 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil cooler leaking

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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R277 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R277 XDM, 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 R277 XDM registered?

R277 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R277 XDM safe to buy?

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