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R326 KPG

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,107 mi
Last recorded77,107 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 KPG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 77,107 miles

corosion to exhaust system

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

noise from power steering on lock to lock test

slight play in n/s of steering rack

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 28 May 2014 75,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 73,818 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion all brake pipes

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 23 May 2012 72,441 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play nearside front lower swivel

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Slight screen damage

Pass 27 May 2011 71,087 miles

Offside front tyre object in tread

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play nearside front lower swivel

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Slight screen damage

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 28 May 2010 69,741 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play nearside front lower swivel

Slight play nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,198 miles

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

restricted views of front brakes / pads

slight drag on offside rear wheel , suspect brake

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

restricted views of front brakes / pads

slight drag on offside rear wheel , suspect brake

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,736 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor amount of grease around n/s outer constant velocity joint , incorrect type of securing clip fitted for a plastic gaiter , recommend replace with correct metal clip

note ; vacuum hose worn on inlet manifold

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,992 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,992 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 7 Jun 2006 59,289 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R326 KPG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc 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 R326 KPG, 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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R326 KPG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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