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R435 BNH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,543 mi
Last recorded116,543 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 BNH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 116,543 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 116,543 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 112,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 112,592 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 109,514 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 109,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 105,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 105,146 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 101,295 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 101,295 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 97,975 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 97,975 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 94,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 94,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 90,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 90,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 85,941 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 81,478 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 81,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 76,181 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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R435 BNH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R435 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 R435 BNH registered?

R435 BNH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R435 BNH safe to buy?

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