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R414 TUJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,759 mi
Last recorded125,759 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 TUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 125,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 125,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 125,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 125,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 125,222 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 124,616 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 124,078 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 May 2010 123,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 122,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 121,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 120,921 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 119,939 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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R414 TUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R414 TUJ, 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 R414 TUJ registered?

R414 TUJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R414 TUJ safe to buy?

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