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R450 UCS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,570 mi
Last recorded100,570 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 UCS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 100,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 7 May 2013 100,570 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both steering track rods slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,665 miles

os and ns front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,135 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 88,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,181 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,132 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front disc has slight high spot-possible brake caliper sliders dry and causing creaking noise

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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R450 UCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R450 UCS, 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 R450 UCS registered?

R450 UCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R450 UCS safe to buy?

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