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R304 GKX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,508 mi
Last recorded150,508 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 GKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 150,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 7 Dec 2012 144,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 136,045 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 135,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 127,836 miles

Centre exhaust box repaired with putty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 122,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre approaching wear indicators

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 113,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2007 102,658 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 102,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 94,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 87,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R304 GKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R304 GKX, 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 R304 GKX registered?

R304 GKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R304 GKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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