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R284 YAG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,645 mi
Last recorded177,645 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 YAG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 177,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 175,471 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 173,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 164,509 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 164,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 152,713 miles

slight damage to both headlight glasses

Fail 6 Dec 2008 152,541 miles

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

slight damage to both headlight glasses

Pass 24 Nov 2007 126,445 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to both front headlamps

Pass 9 Dec 2006 100,901 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 100,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R284 YAG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R284 YAG, 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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R284 YAG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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