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R319 AMB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 AMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,901 miles

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 8 Jul 2014 101,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,146 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 86,791 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 86,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 81,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 77,466 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 72,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 67,738 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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R319 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R319 AMB, 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 R319 AMB registered?

R319 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R319 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R319 AMB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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