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R315 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,244 mi
Last recorded100,244 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,244 miles

Front brake balance 24% limit25%.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,535 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2010 81,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 66,920 miles

Cat convertor rattling.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,392 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 42,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,544 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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R315 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R315 ULP, 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 R315 ULP registered?

R315 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R315 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 ULP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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