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R421 BNH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,386 mi
Last recorded111,386 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 BNH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,386 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outter (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,870 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 105,870 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 104,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 104,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 102,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 98,468 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,783 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,132 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 83,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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.

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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R421 BNH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R421 BNH, 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 R421 BNH registered?

R421 BNH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R421 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 BNH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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