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R303 BTG

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,271 mi
Last recorded87,271 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 BTG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 87,271 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,601 miles

rear beam axle corroded

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,410 miles

surface corrosion of front x / member

surface corrosion of rear suspension beam

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,737 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear suspension components

exhaust corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,310 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,888 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 69,875 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,896 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,561 miles

Offside Rear 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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R303 BTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R303 BTG, 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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R303 BTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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