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R504 BNA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 BNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2012 132,857 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,474 miles

eng management light on

play in wiper linkage, n/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 6 Aug 2010 121,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 115,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel flap hinge broken, number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leaking

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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R504 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R504 BNA, 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 R504 BNA registered?

R504 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R504 BNA safe to buy?

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