MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
offside metal brake pipe from compensator to flexy slightly corroded
slight play in both rear anti roll drop links
slight play in offside steering rack joint
front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre on legal limit
oil light on
slight play in offside rear anti roll drop link
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hand brake travel on limit
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R457 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R457 CAU, 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 R457 CAU registered?
R457 CAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R457 CAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R457 CAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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