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R396 CNY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,141 mi
Last recorded177,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 CNY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 177,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 172,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition and engine missfire.

Engine management light on and missfire

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 162,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 152,737 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 143,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 133,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 123,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 114,890 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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R396 CNY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R396 CNY, 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 R396 CNY registered?

R396 CNY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R396 CNY safe to buy?

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