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R401 BNG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 BNG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,075 miles

has an oil leak also has slight blow on exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,148 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,509 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 82,096 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 82,096 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 80,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 79,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 77,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,364 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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R401 BNG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R401 BNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R401 BNG?

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What year was R401 BNG registered?

R401 BNG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R401 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 BNG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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