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R302 CMA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,398 mi
Last recorded93,398 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 CMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,398 miles

175/70/14

both rear tyres perished

leak from radiator

Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

175/70/14

both rear tyres perished

leak from radiator

Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,577 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,682 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 76,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 76,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,640 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 72,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 60,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,367 miles

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

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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R302 CMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R302 CMA, 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 R302 CMA registered?

R302 CMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R302 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 CMA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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