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R42 BAE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,824 mi
Last recorded76,824 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 BAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,636 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from water pump pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 75,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,843 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,565 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,238 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 64,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,988 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,910 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 51,910 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,775 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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R42 BAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R42 BAE, 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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R42 BAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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