MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Coolant leak radiator starting to weep ()
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
Oil leak
rad corroding
rear brake pipes corroding
rear number plate deteriorating
brake hoses slightly perished
exhaust corroded
slight noise and play in n/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/f tyre on limit 175/70/14HR
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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