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R288 STP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,024 mi
Last recorded188,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 STP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 188,024 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 183,523 miles

Coolant leak radiator starting to weep ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 178,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 172,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 167,737 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 162,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 155,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 148,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 140,288 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 132,810 miles

Oil leak

rad corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2008 123,980 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

exhaust corroded

slight noise and play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,059 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit 175/70/14HR

Pass 19 Jul 2006 104,760 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R288 STP 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 85.7%.

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 R288 STP, 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 R288 STP registered?

R288 STP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R288 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 STP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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