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R47 OPS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,324 mi
Last recorded60,324 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 OPS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,324 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/pitted around outer edges

o/s rear tyre getting quite worn <3mm

various metal brake pipes waxed

Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 front brake discs rusty around outer edges if inner surfaces

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,507 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,175 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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R47 OPS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R47 OPS, 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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R47 OPS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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