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R299 OAU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 OAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,906 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 127,663 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 123,135 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 123,095 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 19 May 2009 121,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 118,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 115,813 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 113,083 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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R299 OAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R299 OAU, 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 R299 OAU registered?

R299 OAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R299 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 OAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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