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R447 UWF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 UWF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 82,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,115 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 73,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 50,482 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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R447 UWF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R447 UWF, 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 R447 UWF registered?

R447 UWF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 December 1997.

Is R447 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 UWF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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