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R35 VKE

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 92,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 79,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 69,457 miles

alternator belt fraying advise renewal

catalitic converter flange and ajoining exhaust section corroded and blowing

Pass 29 Jul 2006 64,981 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 60,676 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R35 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R35 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R35 VKE registered?

R35 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 VKE shows 6 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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