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R41 YCL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,288 mi
Last recorded95,288 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer on limit (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and split/crack

Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,287 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer on limit (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and split/crack

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges near limits

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode not deemed excessive

front reg plate cracked but still legible

Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges near limits

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode not deemed excessive

front reg plate cracked but still legible

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,263 miles

1/ n/s and o/s rear steel; brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,085 miles

1. One steel brake pipe at rear limiter valve becoming corroded. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,112 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 71,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. Nearside door mirror glass missing. 2. Offside rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,192 miles

1/ both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 67,589 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,505 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,089 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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R41 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R41 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

R41 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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