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R416 CTU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,195 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,213 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,213 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 31,869 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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R416 CTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R416 CTU, 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 R416 CTU registered?

R416 CTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R416 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 CTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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