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R565 BNC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,947 mi
Last recorded104,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 BNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,435 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,435 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)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise wipers splitting on ends

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,007 miles

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,465 miles

n/s headlight mounting damaged but not affecting headlight security

Fail 13 Aug 2011 95,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s headlight mounting damaged but not affecting headlight security

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R565 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue 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 R565 BNC, 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 R565 BNC registered?

R565 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R565 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 BNC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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