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R279 VEY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 VEY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 138,826 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 138,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,860 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 136,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 134,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 132,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 128,962 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 125,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,357 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,759 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 50,145 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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R279 VEY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R279 VEY, 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 R279 VEY registered?

R279 VEY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R279 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 VEY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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