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R521 LHC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,535 mi
Last recorded84,535 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

impact damage n/s sill

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 80,907 miles

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

n/s outer sill damage

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,904 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s outer sill damage

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,272 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,272 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,022 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear number plates starting to seperate

front tyres getting low (175/70r14)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 61,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates starting to seperate

front tyres getting low (175/70r14)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,615 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 42,773 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R521 LHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R521 LHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R521 LHC?

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What year was R521 LHC registered?

R521 LHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R521 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 LHC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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