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R291 GAP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,974 mi
Last recorded115,974 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 GAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 106,888 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,135 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 104,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,294 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 89,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 87,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,687 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 76,687 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 58,968 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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R291 GAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R291 GAP, 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 R291 GAP registered?

R291 GAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R291 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 GAP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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