MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear light and body damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear light and body damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
advise o/s/r panel insicure
advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
both front susp arm rear bushes deteriorating
both front tyres wearing on edges
radiator corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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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R42 CTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CTX, 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 R42 CTX registered?
R42 CTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R42 CTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 CTX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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