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R308 WNF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 WNF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 133,156 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 133,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 130,714 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,070 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 123,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,428 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,289 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,598 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 110,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 106,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,532 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,274 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,890 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 88,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 77,181 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 77,181 miles

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

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

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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R308 WNF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R308 WNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R308 WNF registered?

R308 WNF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R308 WNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 WNF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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