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R568 DWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,520 mi
Last recorded176,520 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2013 176,520 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded and slightly blowing

Advise slight play in nearside rear innner anti-roll bar bush

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 176,520 miles

Advise rear exhaust silencer is corroded and slightly blowing

Advise slight play in nearside rear innner anti-roll bar bush

Pass 13 Jul 2012 176,479 miles

Advise when vehicle is in the roller brake tester the ABS system is cutting in, only on the rear

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 176,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise when vehicle is in the roller brake tester the ABS system is cutting in, only on the rear

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 175,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front grill damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2011 175,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front grill damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 174,047 miles

Advise slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jun 2010 174,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 170,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 169,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2008 147,981 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 147,962 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 139,569 miles

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

rear roll bar bushes worn a bit

Fail 11 Jun 2007 139,569 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)

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

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Jul 2006 135,537 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 135,537 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R568 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R568 DWV, 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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R568 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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