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R517 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,623 miles

HEAVY CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy corrosion throughout car

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,664 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED

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

CORROSION AT FLOOR SECTIONS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,660 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI FERRULES CORRODED

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

CORROSION AT FLOOR SECTIONS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,360 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,360 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 53,152 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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R517 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R517 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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R517 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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