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R290 CDU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 CDU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,963 miles

general corrosion to under side of body and some suspension components

Fail 16 Nov 2021 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to under side of body and some suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os front to rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy exhaust pipe cracked (8.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

vehicle specific emissions met

Fail 12 Dec 2020 103,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake imbalance Result REAR 150 / 60 60% Brake imbalance test fail Parking brake Parking brake item Result Brake efficiency 150 / 70 15% Brake lock 0% Parking brake test fail

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os front to rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy exhaust pipe cracked (8.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

vehicle specific emissions met

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,626 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 88,845 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,921 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 85,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear various hangers / joints coroded

Fail 17 May 2016 85,988 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear various hangers / joints coroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 83,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various fuel lines coroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,993 miles

nearside door mirror glass slight cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,678 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,763 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,728 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 65,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 64,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 62,518 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 62,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 58,267 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 58,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 56,087 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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R290 CDU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R290 CDU, 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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R290 CDU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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