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R309 BTG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 BTG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

n/s/r fog light lens damaged

rear tyres perrished

Fail 15 Jul 2016 90,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

n/s/r fog light lens damaged

rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,076 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

rear tyres perrished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,075 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine light on

rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,138 miles

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm bushes perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,138 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm bushes perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 10 Jul 2013 84,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm bushes perrished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,903 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement offside front steering arm at inner fixing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement offside front steering arm at inner fixing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,088 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water pump leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower suspension arm bishes perrished/split

Fail 14 Jul 2010 77,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arm bishes perrished/split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper split on end

Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front wiper split on end

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,434 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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R309 BTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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R309 BTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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