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R41 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,062 mi
Last recorded97,062 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 97,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,789 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

Fail 30 Jan 2009 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,710 miles

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

front no.plate deteriorating

no spare wheel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,932 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 185/65/14H

Fail 25 Jan 2006 63,360 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R41 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green 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 R41 ULP, 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 R41 ULP registered?

R41 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R41 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 ULP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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