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R31 THH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,281 mi
Last recorded76,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 THH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 76,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,608 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,346 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 62,716 miles

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

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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R31 THH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R31 THH, 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 R31 THH registered?

R31 THH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R31 THH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 THH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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