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R291 WUK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 WUK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 102,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 102,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,073 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,359 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 92,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,728 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,390 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 75,315 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 WUK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

R291 WUK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R291 WUK safe to buy?

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