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R356 WNO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,528 mi
Last recorded55,528 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 WNO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 55,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 55,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 51,288 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,378 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 46,378 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,163 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,210 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 41,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 38,462 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,975 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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R356 WNO 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R356 WNO, 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 R356 WNO registered?

R356 WNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R356 WNO safe to buy?

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