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R514 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,123 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 72,523 miles

cracks front & n/s/r tyres- advise new wipers-slight play ball joint & wishbone bush- brake fluid slight low unable to fully check pads & discs

slight corrosion inner wing to crossmember brake pipoes slight corroded unable to fully check slight binding front brake- slight ripple o/s/f tyre front tyres slight worn edge

Fail 9 Aug 2008 72,516 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

cracks front & n/s/r tyres- advise new wipers-slight play ball joint & wishbone bush- brake fluid slight low unable to fully check pads & discs

slight corrosion inner wing to crossmember brake pipoes slight corroded unable to fully check slight binding front brake- slight ripple o/s/f tyre front tyres slight worn edge

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 1 Sep 2006 66,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 65,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 65,235 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R514 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R514 LBC, 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 R514 LBC registered?

R514 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R514 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 LBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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