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R304 VEC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 VEC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 100,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,904 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to back at rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion both sides at rear on inner sills

Pass 14 May 2018 95,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,399 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,281 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,798 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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R304 VEC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VEC, 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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R304 VEC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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