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R543 VTW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,796 mi
Last recorded142,796 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 142,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 136,476 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 136,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 118,490 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 118,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 118,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 103,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,629 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 70,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 68,504 miles

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

nail in tyre

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,504 miles

nail in tyre

play in steering rack

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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R543 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R543 VTW, 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 R543 VTW registered?

R543 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R543 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 VTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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