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R386 TKY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,467 mi
Last recorded60,467 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,467 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,709 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,539 miles

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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R386 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R386 TKY, 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 R386 TKY registered?

R386 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R386 TKY safe to buy?

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