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R27 TLO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,463 mi
Last recorded121,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 121,463 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 12,264 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 117,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,567 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 109,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 109,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,768 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,147 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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R27 TLO 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 70%.

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 R27 TLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R27 TLO registered?

R27 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is R27 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 TLO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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