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R557 RSB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 RSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,860 miles

Both front tyres 2.5-3mm, but bald on edges.

Both front wiper arms strike the bonnet.

Engine malfunction indicator lamp remains on.

Front discs slightly corroded and scored, pads 75% worn.

Rear wiper blade badly torn.

Slight pplay in nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 116,859 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Both front tyres 2.5-3mm, but bald on edges.

Both front wiper arms strike the bonnet.

Engine malfunction indicator lamp remains on.

Front discs slightly corroded and scored, pads 75% worn.

Rear wiper blade badly torn.

Slight pplay in nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 106,858 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 106,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 98,659 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 968,653 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on indicating a fault †

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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R557 RSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R557 RSB, 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 R557 RSB registered?

R557 RSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R557 RSB safe to buy?

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