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R343 WTW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,807 mi
Last recorded180,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 WTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 180,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 174,260 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 166,867 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 166,867 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 159,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 147,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 138,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 128,557 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 121,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2007 112,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,457 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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R343 WTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R343 WTW, 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 R343 WTW registered?

R343 WTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R343 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 WTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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