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R309 AMV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 AMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,339 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,825 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 71,822 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,423 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,184 miles

Nearside Front 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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R309 AMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R309 AMV, 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 R309 AMV registered?

R309 AMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R309 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 AMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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