MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML stays on on the dash
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
exhaust duct corroded
MIL Light stays on on the dash
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust duct corroded
EML on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
EML on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R41 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R41 VKE, 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 VKE registered?
R41 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 September 1997.
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