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R402 BNG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 BNG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,142 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 72,212 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

slight freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 50,241 miles

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

engine manage ment light is illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,001 miles

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

engine management light is illuminated †n/s/r light lens is damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2005 46,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is illuminated †n/s/r light lens is damaged

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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R402 BNG 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 75%.

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 R402 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.

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What year was R402 BNG registered?

R402 BNG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R402 BNG safe to buy?

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