MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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