CarVerify

Free Car Check

R531 BNB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,623 mi
Last recorded53,623 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 BNB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,623 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,850 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,946 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,717 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
Full Toyota Carina E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R531 BNB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R531 BNB, 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 R531 BNB?

You can check the full history of R531 BNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R531 BNB registered?

R531 BNB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R531 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 BNB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R531 BNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R531 BNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.