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R294 CDU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,495 mi
Last recorded112,495 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 CDU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,495 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,189 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,189 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,144 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 108,029 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,945 miles

general under body corrosion.

under floor fuel pipes badly corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 105,945 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general under body corrosion.

under floor fuel pipes badly corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,667 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 101,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 99,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 93,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 83,094 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

front registration plate cracked (secure and legible at time of test)

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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R294 CDU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R294 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R294 CDU registered?

R294 CDU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R294 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 CDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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